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 1601736 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1602014 epoch_slot_no: 3614 block_no: 1601660 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2018-09-29 17:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9de5dd0c3b75101ea43d1c45e2044ebfedf2c4a015151f132a26d49b68896dd5Block Operator
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