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 1642264 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1642594 epoch_slot_no: 994 block_no: 1642186 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2018-10-09 03:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xad8a683a3c4310b262a12a9627880ebc232aac19547eabfd08c3f553271038aeBlock Operator
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