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 1635707 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1636037 epoch_slot_no: 16037 block_no: 1635630 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2697 time: 2018-10-07 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdc3c1e67e36b07b5de46dc5db8b33ca26d0d0b9819f2db6b4f6271e2e3ce6ecaBlock Operator
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