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 1604748 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1605031 epoch_slot_no: 6631 block_no: 1604672 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1172 time: 2018-09-30 10:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbbd72eaf2bad044d937e3ae00c5254d140691c81cf716e2c6bf559b951edd128Block Operator
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