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 1637600 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1637930 epoch_slot_no: 17930 block_no: 1637523 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-10-08 01:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3f43c17f74125d3f1d900b15709011dbc516896809a1a44b8824329426b723bbBlock Operator
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