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 1643258 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1643588 epoch_slot_no: 1988 block_no: 1643180 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 992 time: 2018-10-09 08:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaa566b16b018944b2b2b2c19c60656233d3b8220bd5c99c53e4012813d459c23Block Operator
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