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 1623238 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1623561 epoch_slot_no: 3561 block_no: 1623161 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2018-10-04 17:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5bb9dcb3328cb5a57466ac9d2777da9251dfc0eb2ea4226dec8420fe8538dfefBlock Operator
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