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 1620793 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1621116 epoch_slot_no: 1116 block_no: 1620716 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 996 time: 2018-10-04 03:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9b29fd625fa3863dfce792853612c467b1ad7d83d9ed16da3fece262a67da4b9Block Operator
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