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 1637033 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1637363 epoch_slot_no: 17363 block_no: 1636956 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-10-07 22:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2462b0325de980bd8492a248782ac489905c4acccbbb71dd7134ac4ace7507a8Block Operator
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