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 1623954 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1624277 epoch_slot_no: 4277 block_no: 1623877 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1205 time: 2018-10-04 21:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9c656c01ac77747df39a9716ff955ff73659ff9d92ba20f90a187c50055308f0Block Operator
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