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 1605115 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1605398 epoch_slot_no: 6998 block_no: 1605039 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1155 time: 2018-09-30 12:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x23caa81b6cede5603f2a063f102a65be5128efaf322f5e3250e1c7a7ed8bb5f4Block Operator
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