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 1605898 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1606181 epoch_slot_no: 7781 block_no: 1605822 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-09-30 16:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x408feae3cb4da64a3ec715f5f9fd4ddf0339f17f84b49fb1f431280a2940c122Block Operator
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