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 1620868 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1621191 epoch_slot_no: 1191 block_no: 1620791 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1624 time: 2018-10-04 04:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbc83a8e83c1cbc72f265c4a209b8ee6c9c74aa6eb8bbddebb022bde2d4f1b96dBlock Operator
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