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 1601258 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1601536 epoch_slot_no: 3136 block_no: 1601182 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2839 time: 2018-09-29 15:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x991382d259c625ecffffb05f738d0612cd56573804d121f1c9a3d88867e942cdBlock Operator
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