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 1638256 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1638586 epoch_slot_no: 18586 block_no: 1638179 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1205 time: 2018-10-08 05:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x40747e5782879298bf87b79860e9b900af8095f9896e2a6ff9888eec2624187cBlock Operator
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