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 1604970 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1605253 epoch_slot_no: 6853 block_no: 1604894 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2057 time: 2018-09-30 11:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa7f1a87199f7f6ab7848dbfc05327d22305625daed8f0799c85db037031b0785Block Operator
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