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 1631150 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1631475 epoch_slot_no: 11475 block_no: 1631073 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1745 time: 2018-10-06 13:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3b517d393384b1f371a05633080f185a4eef10350061b8b5aa4b49a786900a41Block Operator
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