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 1608271 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1608554 epoch_slot_no: 10154 block_no: 1608195 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1333 time: 2018-10-01 06:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xec294a779c8076295a6a8635bda7bfa9dcd9b11cf127040d3234b773de379d47Block Operator
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