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 1620075 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1620395 epoch_slot_no: 395 block_no: 1619998 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2018-10-03 23:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x00996b7d8ff4e5241d4eb25467a47348a8a8a0b8dab5079ba7a586160d08f74fBlock Operator
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