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 1619855 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1620175 epoch_slot_no: 175 block_no: 1619778 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1928 time: 2018-10-03 22:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd24b0824748cb590202b9d6c05262fc732e93d5a4239c27e973bb632ec15d4fBlock Operator
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