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 1632472 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1632797 epoch_slot_no: 12797 block_no: 1632395 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1482 time: 2018-10-06 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4d9354e197a7d86d55324353e4fda752c6452d4f3f4fca6852400e8fffaa7d75Block Operator
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