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 1623220 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1623543 epoch_slot_no: 3543 block_no: 1623143 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2018-10-04 17:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xde4a688798e9689bccd23f4617d8261ba53e2e5577a26cf0e2eb0eb59b55612bBlock Operator
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