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 1602279 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1602557 epoch_slot_no: 4157 block_no: 1602203 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2999 time: 2018-09-29 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbb0a6ad4f3c7048237ab1f8b4fbb04a14d5070b3805067515884decc6f4acf42Block Operator
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