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 1623215 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1623538 epoch_slot_no: 3538 block_no: 1623138 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2082 time: 2018-10-04 17:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xea824a72df1719098d0abaec12085c5b7ac01bf9a59d716985e245a136edc841Block Operator
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