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 1623175 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1623498 epoch_slot_no: 3498 block_no: 1623098 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2018-10-04 17:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x59d797450c91943cdc283187d90b87c7ac08fbafad935068cefde4eaf06273a1Block Operator
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