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 1636789 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1637119 epoch_slot_no: 17119 block_no: 1636712 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1528 time: 2018-10-07 20:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa5affc5a5dd4e7b4e197053f71b2ec30955f87271f6e667c713a23995b9237b4Block Operator
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