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 1607983 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1608266 epoch_slot_no: 9866 block_no: 1607907 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1387 time: 2018-10-01 04:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x25603be910913b2eb8448e1eb150e5e820682fe8a7ea7b8c3fbe98806da7c295Block Operator
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