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 1634347 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1634677 epoch_slot_no: 14677 block_no: 1634270 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-10-07 07:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd7a5e876e779e3fb0c3a1d08459db34ec89b3838fcdcbcaeb2e3c335290ac12Block Operator
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