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 1609819 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1610107 epoch_slot_no: 11707 block_no: 1609743 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1867 time: 2018-10-01 14:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3ea4621c189979139998cb072131fc088a2239d34d134c5b0a344f1e9488ee2aBlock Operator
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