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 1605492 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1605775 epoch_slot_no: 7375 block_no: 1605416 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1886 time: 2018-09-30 14:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x81f393e2247a058584e8cb3340c055be209d5a37973b2a99b62ccd5626e22a45Block Operator
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