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 1645968 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1646298 epoch_slot_no: 4698 block_no: 1645890 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2018-10-09 23:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe68f18cf9d9a081df7b301f5e282d5565a00aa528b225dfdb340dc07627f1730Block Operator
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