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 1647310 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1647640 epoch_slot_no: 6040 block_no: 1647232 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1496 time: 2018-10-10 07:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9e36bafc0d1532e90fe3ff1bfe9b281a4f944a75ca335afa4396f19a7c0597b7Block Operator
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