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 1626316 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1626639 epoch_slot_no: 6639 block_no: 1626239 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1126 time: 2018-10-05 10:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8e9079ce9115c34fd5661a4de676b522e56a7f9090f6ce109d26ee4439a09ad7Block Operator
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