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 1636996 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1637326 epoch_slot_no: 17326 block_no: 1636919 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1112 time: 2018-10-07 22:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x059fbb9c87f8ff949a2e14f735518d17088c4a33007bc0496ddb4e1446ed6a22Block Operator
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