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 1634184 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1634514 epoch_slot_no: 14514 block_no: 1634107 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 962 time: 2018-10-07 06:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe270feefff87b6ebc1671398a71075c4c0877064ac54db0f61feac5c041434f3Block Operator
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