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 1632113 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1632438 epoch_slot_no: 12438 block_no: 1632036 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1928 time: 2018-10-06 18:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x109f947aca9b1b9f2189943c5c9a2bc2653d69c4344dc602308881418f1aa40fBlock Operator
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