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 1605285 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1605568 epoch_slot_no: 7168 block_no: 1605209 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-09-30 13:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xae0ea0ba18111d7b7f5616a2be52fcc8c43713f5d4c8d24c53c89703a51baf1aBlock Operator
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