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 1619774 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1620094 epoch_slot_no: 94 block_no: 1619697 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1032 time: 2018-10-03 22:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2ebecbd8b438e9edcafc0cef7e52c3672ef16ee9193d92ce8b20d67bfcc2314cBlock Operator
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