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 1620281 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1620601 epoch_slot_no: 601 block_no: 1620204 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1210 time: 2018-10-04 01:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe6d7661aa8ec0bdeb7168211df98f36e717a059be070438add204ef96d2f0cc7Block Operator
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