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 1608784 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1609067 epoch_slot_no: 10667 block_no: 1608708 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1019 time: 2018-10-01 09:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6364ffacde48f45f5b61cf238f15a05ac5d8f332a6b1b022c9f16426d142f3a8Block Operator
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