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 1619798 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1620118 epoch_slot_no: 118 block_no: 1619721 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1376 time: 2018-10-03 22:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6687da77020279edc692d0e1841d3add097d118954cc7dec2c5b7dd3ceb3507fBlock Operator
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