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 1635008 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1635338 epoch_slot_no: 15338 block_no: 1634931 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1159 time: 2018-10-07 10:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4970a28f41acdca7a9ebffe7b29e31ddba61ed51830981c185120f2fc1cb101dBlock Operator
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