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 1608854 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1609137 epoch_slot_no: 10737 block_no: 1608778 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2018-10-01 09:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2599b5a2d35957319d0014ff9747731c1829c4ed7e4c0ae9d57831e34cea9f80Block Operator
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