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 1645047 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1645377 epoch_slot_no: 3777 block_no: 1644969 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1201 time: 2018-10-09 18:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc0a1358e34b26b0d26264d45682329e34f8b909f07c7ab53f7e560090a772f44Block Operator
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