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 1629313 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1629638 epoch_slot_no: 9638 block_no: 1629236 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 993 time: 2018-10-06 03:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xff057fe4a1efb17f4a9b3962e67552adf5ace296e4751b70ae88afe20459b41dBlock Operator
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