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 1608033 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1608316 epoch_slot_no: 9916 block_no: 1607957 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 944 time: 2018-10-01 04:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x354d8d9ad30fe96938caa20b96ff1eb24eaa228d6bbbc07db943a1cc9d3ade3cBlock Operator
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