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 1645247 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1645577 epoch_slot_no: 3977 block_no: 1645169 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4460 time: 2018-10-09 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5bd198858a6129278ab492c8dc97dbf2fd00ed02b302ecbb3dd0325869b17119Block Operator
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