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 1609021 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1609304 epoch_slot_no: 10904 block_no: 1608945 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2307 time: 2018-10-01 10:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xddf6feebf689509f72ba79fa09191b57b16fa4e639211aef6d76976b173532a2Block Operator
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