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 1642415 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1642745 epoch_slot_no: 1145 block_no: 1642337 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1388 time: 2018-10-09 04:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x61f80ebafd3ff6d8007001aeb64a4c027299a33a9a5eb277517328a3a9fc2605Block Operator
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