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 1642265 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1642595 epoch_slot_no: 995 block_no: 1642187 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1332 time: 2018-10-09 03:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x00fe9ac553fc0513b2b66c1e35e29e6b2c728d621660249da74421a587775e53Block Operator
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