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 1645135 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1645465 epoch_slot_no: 3865 block_no: 1645057 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2018-10-09 19:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x443e7580bf11ae7851d21e3bf4ecc5f3fae1366dd8d749b5bdf38f8497f9dc0bBlock Operator
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