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 1646177 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1646507 epoch_slot_no: 4907 block_no: 1646099 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2068 time: 2018-10-10 01:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x163661300b68c4504e2699d3ff96481ec55a28b972af6effb4c4eed2e43890d4Block Operator
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