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 1605899 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1606182 epoch_slot_no: 7782 block_no: 1605823 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1241 time: 2018-09-30 16:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x765226a10a75c92091330a7c5c6df1c0c3c1d45ef0794bcb5f1423ac4717c019Block Operator
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