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 1621645 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1621968 epoch_slot_no: 1968 block_no: 1621568 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2018-10-04 08:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6a62cbcd994910ea3d7bcf00f4d30efae72ed6e535d75224ab1ec17bf4127639Block Operator
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