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 1640640 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1640971 epoch_slot_no: 20971 block_no: 1640563 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3921 time: 2018-10-08 18:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x12450ddc0f0dbd7d49f5ad26448319b8fde2d762dee3f496482e71ca835d8469Block Operator
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