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 1627956 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1628281 epoch_slot_no: 8281 block_no: 1627879 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-10-05 19:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x26d383c634c6d01ba7dc9808ff16e04c619386a2a2f98871ab1793fd0635773aBlock Operator
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