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 1634986 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1635316 epoch_slot_no: 15316 block_no: 1634909 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1972 time: 2018-10-07 10:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x36e0c605d2ddfb05aed285e873d7c1925df733765b1d50fa7f12341960058a29Block Operator
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