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 1627613 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1627938 epoch_slot_no: 7938 block_no: 1627536 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2614 time: 2018-10-05 17:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x75bdd095f186e17260ebce621d3696f46c1705ab3ba314a68a0a01c0d117d3c6Block Operator
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