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 1600024 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1600302 epoch_slot_no: 1902 block_no: 1599948 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1390 time: 2018-09-29 08:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3804157936eb4660fb98ffe752ac7684d1aad73df1ea1a9ab4d0ffb69f12cf2fBlock Operator
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