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 1620238 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1620558 epoch_slot_no: 558 block_no: 1620161 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1128 time: 2018-10-04 00:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x77c3e10d886c3b1d230c5ebda48d45d4f488a4d95d3f2ef23e566662042da361Block Operator
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