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 1640881 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1641212 epoch_slot_no: 21212 block_no: 1640804 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1514 time: 2018-10-08 19:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe716eeff991635bc10a5a1315ea5eac172d3a997f1f8d59b82c8dc9dc336ba59Block Operator
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