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 1635316 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1635646 epoch_slot_no: 15646 block_no: 1635239 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-10-07 12:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe7711bf160dff1439fa76087b31c60654ed3408707c4a888b3eb87bd7f7a7c8eBlock Operator
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