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 1607980 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1608263 epoch_slot_no: 9863 block_no: 1607904 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2018-10-01 04:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x40ddbcabc33abb9e6f08f4f99ccfce268243d293ff7787f7c4a8da93187086f4Block Operator
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