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 1644947 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1645277 epoch_slot_no: 3677 block_no: 1644869 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1160 time: 2018-10-09 18:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x09c7248eee9abb278c36bb83284daa0b40c09c2030e930a3a5a7147bcd715a75Block Operator
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