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 1634565 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1634895 epoch_slot_no: 14895 block_no: 1634488 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1167 time: 2018-10-07 08:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xde439f35e4fa318bd2b76e4d0137ab8e56962a39e4baabc91d22ecbc42f6ca08Block Operator
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