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 1609691 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1609979 epoch_slot_no: 11579 block_no: 1609615 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1712 time: 2018-10-01 14:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3552577391819e5b66eb526815add604933021fc02b7db4d845ed2546ef818b9Block Operator
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