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 1629472 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1629797 epoch_slot_no: 9797 block_no: 1629395 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1473 time: 2018-10-06 04:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0bd9ad7e755a82fb463d6e37eff7e299bcab1e5b5a244d35fbde21fb44b58366Block Operator
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