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 1623928 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1624251 epoch_slot_no: 4251 block_no: 1623851 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1111 time: 2018-10-04 21:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xedee4e94dd45f223ff2a21e25f08aaf0ea8fe5f8226d1bb9433f05a3014aead5Block Operator
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