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 1646780 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1647110 epoch_slot_no: 5510 block_no: 1646702 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-10-10 04:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfa6401edcee6c8e773ae5afa19d9e9fd3736696ef1799494d9d590d25f3488a9Block Operator
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