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 1601920 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1602198 epoch_slot_no: 3798 block_no: 1601844 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1570 time: 2018-09-29 18:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x05bad4930fd5a886543ac62d834733acb682bfa223f86815f927201f8cff8452Block Operator
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