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 1619876 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1620196 epoch_slot_no: 196 block_no: 1619799 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1921 time: 2018-10-03 22:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x38ab8f4f8c5bf543230491fb748214bf7eff3d18c6604477c039cfa7aff3971dBlock Operator
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