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 1637026 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1637356 epoch_slot_no: 17356 block_no: 1636949 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1276 time: 2018-10-07 22:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb85abca4018e13176878f5c95989ec9fd20dcc8134c891b3b36c78cf69ae0395Block Operator
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