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 1647407 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1647737 epoch_slot_no: 6137 block_no: 1647329 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2410 time: 2018-10-10 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1400b537464b9e74c2aa55453035d7b883d94e1f364c762a3c60bbbd988e9cafBlock Operator
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