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 1620607 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1620930 epoch_slot_no: 930 block_no: 1620530 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2018-10-04 02:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe4e6d4103792b10cf5af090e95cdbc0e782c187933317653a30344f2a8e7c223Block Operator
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