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 1622214 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1622537 epoch_slot_no: 2537 block_no: 1622137 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2285 time: 2018-10-04 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x43c1b16244dd2a52f8058293e144e39f1af05c929279723c5fe8d8bb2b414e41Block Operator
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