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 1609810 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1610098 epoch_slot_no: 11698 block_no: 1609734 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1020 time: 2018-10-01 14:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9081462dde932d9062461b4ce3ae57c6413dc0b23d84e50ddba77bb2c1503b43Block Operator
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