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 1644528 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1644858 epoch_slot_no: 3258 block_no: 1644450 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3193 time: 2018-10-09 15:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa89a8bd2f38ae166685cc1693bd0ba40b963ca631250ae4e4cc8cf5165fdbf98Block Operator
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