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 1646481 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1646811 epoch_slot_no: 5211 block_no: 1646403 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-10-10 02:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x284f8047cf902142a3b04c41e01072fdf94f04a6fd67d11202511bdce920cd38Block Operator
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