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 1632062 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1632387 epoch_slot_no: 12387 block_no: 1631985 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1346 time: 2018-10-06 18:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf009ec5301df17d8f27badaebdf67aa8cddabb0dbc41a418befd265d39a5b76bBlock Operator
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