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 1602128 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1602406 epoch_slot_no: 4006 block_no: 1602052 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1027 time: 2018-09-29 20:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfa0352cdc0d4d7f8c3c000c858f7880f60d0e39d3fc71b6874c575714815f696Block Operator
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