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 1640205 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1640536 epoch_slot_no: 20536 block_no: 1640128 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2535 time: 2018-10-08 15:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5d11e76421a78f5512f9326e3d43e7931fb53df7a2338b8c9375330df0fff805Block Operator
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