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 1626537 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1626860 epoch_slot_no: 6860 block_no: 1626460 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1307 time: 2018-10-05 11:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7c498f67cb077af6d89d751025e19fb6afd0275402dd6f8c84e9934aed09a897Block Operator
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