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 1623474 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 1623797 epoch_slot_no: 3797 block_no: 1623397 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4126 time: 2018-10-04 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x369c3867d3ffc046bc1988f5318cfd6b1c13c401bec6134c8fe1cfb0189b5044Block Operator
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