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 1631752 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1632077 epoch_slot_no: 12077 block_no: 1631675 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4098 time: 2018-10-06 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa34b8e18e98bb183609efbea184a1ae68b2d108dd4d94ac1384f0d5b2f858292Block Operator
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