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 1634156 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1634486 epoch_slot_no: 14486 block_no: 1634079 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1356 time: 2018-10-07 06:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9324a370ad936bee9296d4e2fdf390d219e38f22776d6edda8d7d11e63f0f570Block Operator
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