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 1632842 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1633167 epoch_slot_no: 13167 block_no: 1632765 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2324 time: 2018-10-06 22:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6e3f3c5f56fd9c0bd0641ef7a0104a0d71a3bd33dd93c897c988e01b39d54ae0Block Operator
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