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 1622688 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1623011 epoch_slot_no: 3011 block_no: 1622611 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1390 time: 2018-10-04 14:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa9a908f0802c0be9b316769d1be25633ed1ad532ce33621541b2bbe375ef87e2Block Operator
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