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 1608653 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1608936 epoch_slot_no: 10536 block_no: 1608577 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1526 time: 2018-10-01 08:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x36e72bccb52a90e74519a5a09c4b10033ac900dbff55a3b6312d2e1768468950Block Operator
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