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 1623444 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1623767 epoch_slot_no: 3767 block_no: 1623367 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1279 time: 2018-10-04 18:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb30c2fe8fe7c1bea4c08ba132aa981d53c58bb2f6a7935bf62e6c5b5fa273420Block Operator
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