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 1609294 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 1609577 epoch_slot_no: 11177 block_no: 1609218 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5226 time: 2018-10-01 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x89a7c3e55313658f3158b3de3546a1056fd052c0f530589e68259ebd0628a6a3Block Operator
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