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 1640724 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1641055 epoch_slot_no: 21055 block_no: 1640647 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1465 time: 2018-10-08 18:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe063ff9f7019222a32e5e97a50ec06a53b2bdc4822b9550a36a8388771fd9503Block Operator
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