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 1644920 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1645250 epoch_slot_no: 3650 block_no: 1644842 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2018-10-09 18:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x75c7d7bb6a4d6784938861c1283039112591b0c3de593ee590bd3cc0ec1c0e15Block Operator
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