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 1647540 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1647870 epoch_slot_no: 6270 block_no: 1647462 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 985 time: 2018-10-10 08:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x96afb2f095782e34b4171b913c06c158846c84e66ed64efa441d5f7bad965282Block Operator
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