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 1642564 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1642894 epoch_slot_no: 1294 block_no: 1642486 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1558 time: 2018-10-09 04:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x30bb54dc09def089e037c5a4473e361cdaf867fc330f3ddcf3988b1be96684a5Block Operator
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