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 1647453 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1647783 epoch_slot_no: 6183 block_no: 1647375 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1824 time: 2018-10-10 08:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2053408c9b41bb00c285c3fe5744324d163b1c57e3b5b52264e40c94f2e1d1bfBlock Operator
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