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 1609311 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1609594 epoch_slot_no: 11194 block_no: 1609235 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1415 time: 2018-10-01 11:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5be03c36f576bafaa8d71486dde042b655ef8bfc69bdd9eebf40fd2da897dcf2Block Operator
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