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 1643628 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1643958 epoch_slot_no: 2358 block_no: 1643550 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4271 time: 2018-10-09 10:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x321c5657228cba171ab66eb98455dcf61d5fd3aa90139d337519ea5b2f5e734fBlock Operator
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