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 1646504 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1646834 epoch_slot_no: 5234 block_no: 1646426 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-10-10 02:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x100e92e5d20c43a7de6a05ab5237ef118e0cf139840165f6953be2b7729bd204Block Operator
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