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 1632711 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1633036 epoch_slot_no: 13036 block_no: 1632634 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1176 time: 2018-10-06 22:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe7d2159db5a718c9203ba3531cf6c030c94c4a2ff4ce17a0ffe5be6ce028394fBlock Operator
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