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 1600644 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1600922 epoch_slot_no: 2522 block_no: 1600568 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2108 time: 2018-09-29 11:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5e3054b8c7c3817ef57c313a198bb91434dcc6714e7d3cdf647f2bfda36f791cBlock Operator
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