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 1608174 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1608457 epoch_slot_no: 10057 block_no: 1608098 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1514 time: 2018-10-01 05:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xae24bc9a74931ead4474b044ed9383432d79bbefb8ac1241e5347500dd102380Block Operator
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