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 1620844 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1621167 epoch_slot_no: 1167 block_no: 1620767 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1752 time: 2018-10-04 04:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x18a016de254acc16b0c70d653b26c85529e89be53e4ad7a4dfb78601870d4894Block Operator
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