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 1649137 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1649467 epoch_slot_no: 7867 block_no: 1649059 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2242 time: 2018-10-10 17:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcde96297c6424d85a721ed7e22f6aa5af503632756bf743286e2260a3f0d1c99Block Operator
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