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 1648538 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1648868 epoch_slot_no: 7268 block_no: 1648460 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1135 time: 2018-10-10 14:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x73e0a96d174204e7ee5fc1525bc71aa668522438bbcf3929e7d16a2a81523758Block Operator
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