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 1605629 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1605912 epoch_slot_no: 7512 block_no: 1605553 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-09-30 15:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5f1fc5c6aef13ce0a8890802e57e6e299f63f70c08d0f0e997f88cb6d574a061Block Operator
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