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 1604869 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1605152 epoch_slot_no: 6752 block_no: 1604793 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-09-30 11:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6e7473f2caa1619d590216b0485b9cc1c37f6437e650cf7e0c82c0ba1a0b4de0Block Operator
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