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 1601840 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1602118 epoch_slot_no: 3718 block_no: 1601764 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2018-09-29 18:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcb4d8a9a7df408d23dc09682a808a41e3e37b7c16d76c80496cc2c7b21afe12cBlock Operator
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