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 1619877 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1620197 epoch_slot_no: 197 block_no: 1619800 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4460 time: 2018-10-03 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa24bbc1d7e47052025517fe7fc92887ef469b34019f056c808fd70f497da6987Block Operator
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