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 1648307 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1648637 epoch_slot_no: 7037 block_no: 1648229 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2066 time: 2018-10-10 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x88107176d42f25eb5d9fad99b284de8b9c6e654a4c31ee82ad82626ad12b1b8dBlock Operator
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