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 1642393 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1642723 epoch_slot_no: 1123 block_no: 1642315 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1173 time: 2018-10-09 03:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd4e301355eced31cf876a1bf5f6526c6ed3c2c0dfc228a953a8900b17b6c0e45Block Operator
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