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 1634984 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1635314 epoch_slot_no: 15314 block_no: 1634907 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-10-07 10:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x40ed41708c98bead8bbb6c037f03cc0560846c9ae3d90c34bbd0271f847cb0bbBlock Operator
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