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 1634783 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1635113 epoch_slot_no: 15113 block_no: 1634706 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2077 time: 2018-10-07 09:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa6dafbb3d74736989fb94a3cd8cd86c2c88247a7776c793b331ece492ecd16f1Block Operator
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