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 1634041 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1634371 epoch_slot_no: 14371 block_no: 1633964 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-10-07 05:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2ef9840c4ead57de80c6e9d6a0621d6a55dd4f357c424fa05868b37718a67a48Block Operator
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