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 1605874 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1606157 epoch_slot_no: 7757 block_no: 1605798 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1882 time: 2018-09-30 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf80f5480ed91cccad0192c3ada67a8e5bfb49990eaf42bdcec930ad52b2073abBlock Operator
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