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 1619572 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1619893 epoch_slot_no: 21493 block_no: 1619496 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1157 time: 2018-10-03 21:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x22c476c5c19ee80d32938de3bf5bd42d86f0d0da426e5a1fd590b8f49cca98faBlock Operator
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