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 1631573 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1631898 epoch_slot_no: 11898 block_no: 1631496 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-10-06 15:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x26b4dd3ff4d5f5d0244a07cb6e1079a69272fe9086c00be7aafebf87c224c9e9Block Operator
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