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 1638437 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1638767 epoch_slot_no: 18767 block_no: 1638360 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1024 time: 2018-10-08 06:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb9e4e01df678e1ce585b94dee643111535567b0f5e3f1465523a21ebcb1e2e3cBlock Operator
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