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 1642073 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1642403 epoch_slot_no: 803 block_no: 1641995 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1500 time: 2018-10-09 02:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf0900628eeebfbaf3e9d22babc017964addee52f924332221f538d5f531e903fBlock Operator
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