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 1607479 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1607762 epoch_slot_no: 9362 block_no: 1607403 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2018-10-01 01:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x68951953114bb92f0bc9f2ac945c7b1d526996d6f9525e636a0c6ba2a8ceb95fBlock Operator
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