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 1605040 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1605323 epoch_slot_no: 6923 block_no: 1604964 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2018-09-30 12:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf0cba203ff6b4d1418eea0101f33447e7ccf232da1128d837b4e88db9ed44919Block Operator
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