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 1627053 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1627378 epoch_slot_no: 7378 block_no: 1626976 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1294 time: 2018-10-05 14:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa47d70035fd382a8791c1d99e3e77213d035aa7b8fdddc4716aee1b11990ca3eBlock Operator
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