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 1601834 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1602112 epoch_slot_no: 3712 block_no: 1601758 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2018-09-29 18:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x875a04d4f72fe04db243ae6dd5831ae3a71d88d4060b865a98ea5afef59e8e69Block Operator
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