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 1619823 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1620143 epoch_slot_no: 143 block_no: 1619746 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1028 time: 2018-10-03 22:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe4fc66c9827b9751ee64ca5bc008eb2bf5e83b8659cd090b8ae1703b7f6843d9Block Operator
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