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 1604720 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1605003 epoch_slot_no: 6603 block_no: 1604644 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1126 time: 2018-09-30 10:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x40a419017af21f5ed950c6761a8d0c01ad97d69060edbbe23e94e0170933543eBlock Operator
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