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 1621674 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1621997 epoch_slot_no: 1997 block_no: 1621597 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4899 time: 2018-10-04 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd0af3728690ef0486a72fd70412cd6571c2d46a56d35e0ca14e013c30d1bd04Block Operator
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