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 1620624 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1620947 epoch_slot_no: 947 block_no: 1620547 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1027 time: 2018-10-04 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x271067a028c89f3ae4142c4f8ddfcf3a481f317f32e21e38accff1870cfe44daBlock Operator
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