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 1627462 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1627787 epoch_slot_no: 7787 block_no: 1627385 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1889 time: 2018-10-05 17:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa24b724ced1bf638cb08d38d6b16ec158b04e3743fa399276f14ec1a253f4e64Block Operator
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