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 1602131 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1602409 epoch_slot_no: 4009 block_no: 1602055 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1208 time: 2018-09-29 20:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2d4431f602ee362163b24c4892b625e59598317f365b1cfae9292ca18294f961Block Operator
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