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 1642281 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1642611 epoch_slot_no: 1011 block_no: 1642203 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1119 time: 2018-10-09 03:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe851c47167787f83470be3e72ab012bfe49466334a5472a8ee83e618d68887a1Block Operator
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