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 1609034 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1609317 epoch_slot_no: 10917 block_no: 1608958 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2018-10-01 10:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x19ee8850473f73e61900f7978f00bfd50c121b32bd608dbf932e8bb0d3e1db2fBlock Operator
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