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 1624734 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1625057 epoch_slot_no: 5057 block_no: 1624657 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2968 time: 2018-10-05 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc8e7c02cf852f6892dfc8e22ac1563427af23e27a45472508088e10dacbe8c75Block Operator
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