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 1633928 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1634258 epoch_slot_no: 14258 block_no: 1633851 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-10-07 04:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x676f62ea4fbaacc5a701d3e04846b78a7e3b4e32fc2f43ef546df3928728b28bBlock Operator
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