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 1634536 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1634866 epoch_slot_no: 14866 block_no: 1634459 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-10-07 08:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe1e1db399669cb070f342c54d4bd12c2d9782a534fbd62b01947cbef8d2c574cBlock Operator
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