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 1643636 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1643966 epoch_slot_no: 2366 block_no: 1643558 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1386 time: 2018-10-09 10:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x23ce578fa725075d32bccdaec44a0f00ab3c7d9197a654233b2db4ec112615f7Block Operator
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