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 1637577 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1637907 epoch_slot_no: 17907 block_no: 1637500 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2018-10-08 01:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4fa9c9e2410047611f61ef2da961b6f41f2a13060ae793c11160aa30293b3f04Block Operator
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