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 1639668 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1639998 epoch_slot_no: 19998 block_no: 1639591 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2110 time: 2018-10-08 12:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9ce9b55163496739d138136d27cc1954b5cb549b750a54562a0d73c6d763e010Block Operator
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