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 1629592 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1629917 epoch_slot_no: 9917 block_no: 1629515 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1661 time: 2018-10-06 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9bf1dc08baad08510b98e8c181102423b740982e2aa9d3bfbf352c881d2e6e4fBlock Operator
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