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 1609923 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1610211 epoch_slot_no: 11811 block_no: 1609847 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1280 time: 2018-10-01 15:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9d091ee15ae05374a5d04433a35c896bfb5e9eb6d542132f4c509cd5c69133faBlock Operator
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