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 1608334 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1608617 epoch_slot_no: 10217 block_no: 1608258 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1469 time: 2018-10-01 06:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x08e3a41f6df1c043616a207c30c95da0e41201e04cbeaa425e1d7e216030e03dBlock Operator
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