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 1602461 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1602739 epoch_slot_no: 4339 block_no: 1602385 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1349 time: 2018-09-29 21:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3f0487adffe52b4b1872f05e0f404750c256c3c45400cee7daa947ed332f1825Block Operator
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