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 1636837 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1637167 epoch_slot_no: 17167 block_no: 1636760 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1122 time: 2018-10-07 21:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf322a64827d0a705a34dee8a2e7cd60909f6049ac1305bb235be5a62276dd489Block Operator
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