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 1624764 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1625087 epoch_slot_no: 5087 block_no: 1624687 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1531 time: 2018-10-05 02:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf18c21d9f500064adef440859c4fe832474f509ed8674d728eadbdf53bd07bc3Block Operator
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