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 1600839 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1601117 epoch_slot_no: 2717 block_no: 1600763 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3911 time: 2018-09-29 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb2d497a0b9f3b2d4c845c3b2f5cbef275ce86edf1880a2d1b14c492e5f5d67a0Block Operator
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