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 1620163 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1620483 epoch_slot_no: 483 block_no: 1620086 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1287 time: 2018-10-04 00:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd405912ba09eea6388a0cf3be87676d18e6a2abbd3645aaca0964f27d4a7224Block Operator
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