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 1620499 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1620822 epoch_slot_no: 822 block_no: 1620422 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1357 time: 2018-10-04 02:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9c9b0c0bcb440f913988bfc23e43d60d71f592f3a3e7dcee23899b3c5aad1c89Block Operator
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