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 1607998 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1608281 epoch_slot_no: 9881 block_no: 1607922 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2018-10-01 04:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf89d29b6a7ca613880fe29ebdec478ca042c7b942db61f86d5dfe3a54c4c3a43Block Operator
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