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 1642366 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1642696 epoch_slot_no: 1096 block_no: 1642288 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1925 time: 2018-10-09 03:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x074d13977e528e75e4352d7409f39f67adac849118d2abf56fa46fa0e6e8e034Block Operator
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