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 1608274 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1608557 epoch_slot_no: 10157 block_no: 1608198 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8448 time: 2018-10-01 06:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2080eeb47917b09444e3d52b6c54f883232a05380c573a52c1716328d0f7ccb0Block Operator
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