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 1605423 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1605706 epoch_slot_no: 7306 block_no: 1605347 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1706 time: 2018-09-30 14:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3c06f3674ea3233dec826fdb2b1f99bbeb90edad69ed4328bc193f4f117e69fdBlock Operator
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