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 1634628 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1634958 epoch_slot_no: 14958 block_no: 1634551 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3230 time: 2018-10-07 08:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x06a9af53e2ff8683b4d5efda7fa933b4630c0c30e8a487927b5b049a6a27da52Block Operator
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