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 1644963 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1645293 epoch_slot_no: 3693 block_no: 1644885 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1164 time: 2018-10-09 18:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6a248f6f8efcf50c02c1d9c725c53fb50ff9020567a018a52ea86bd046ebf566Block Operator
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