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 1609114 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1609397 epoch_slot_no: 10997 block_no: 1609038 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3917 time: 2018-10-01 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x104a7beee62c7da5224304cf143dce2a57a779b5956bf50a50df6826073e16c2Block Operator
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