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 1602901 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1603179 epoch_slot_no: 4779 block_no: 1602825 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1286 time: 2018-09-30 00:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xef066cfae3c52976a025d3bfd82b782a992b9ad25646072f4cd7067d4d5e6eb5Block Operator
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