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 1622326 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1622649 epoch_slot_no: 2649 block_no: 1622249 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1451 time: 2018-10-04 12:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3676599291ad171cf21d9faeda24711eb80cea598261e6039e81a8dea0c792cfBlock Operator
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