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 1631473 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1631798 epoch_slot_no: 11798 block_no: 1631396 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-10-06 15:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd9d2a7c83227e8441618d25dd93c90dd31e7f91934de972e9359964aaa5a37d2Block Operator
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