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 1602489 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1602767 epoch_slot_no: 4367 block_no: 1602413 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2165 time: 2018-09-29 22:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbcf2c4a66fdca77fc59b5480261d149c53d8469bc9f67d3f45c4c8c79b055d19Block Operator
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