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 1638587 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1638917 epoch_slot_no: 18917 block_no: 1638510 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4986 time: 2018-10-08 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcb90d3ef4d9c65a5ff8a37cef0d7c963a27fb978680216cdf4b0caf5c9ba51abBlock Operator
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