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 1626922 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1627247 epoch_slot_no: 7247 block_no: 1626845 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2411 time: 2018-10-05 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe327524a5b3ac4be4dcdd196b90644245ee387fb453e4fa59e36f515db168a73Block Operator
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