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 1638421 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1638751 epoch_slot_no: 18751 block_no: 1638344 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-10-08 05:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x08dea6c413b4d3d2c80adcc4a6111063b3b6cff7ed427f1cf05e2de7ff84aef4Block Operator
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