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 1648337 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1648667 epoch_slot_no: 7067 block_no: 1648259 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 989 time: 2018-10-10 13:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc62d45b5e399848d4e27d0c3ceba9b7cb5b00127342e21277136c62e5498b59cBlock Operator
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