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 1603616 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1603899 epoch_slot_no: 5499 block_no: 1603540 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1073 time: 2018-09-30 04:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe1d510cde42267ea84da6cad44555ab8a98052553cde69f751dca8a6308c37deBlock Operator
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