A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1619546 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1619867 epoch_slot_no: 21467 block_no: 1619470 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1373 time: 2018-10-03 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x99007cfbdd636d87b6c99d54a25856af796236eca68a06eaf1a74d4a4209a7cfBlock Operator
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