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 1638606 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1638936 epoch_slot_no: 18936 block_no: 1638529 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1350 time: 2018-10-08 06:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5b9a6463af8589aa4e4a1779a94836b594d872a4abf8452456436d5d926aa525Block Operator
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