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 1610111 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1610411 epoch_slot_no: 12011 block_no: 1610035 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1677 time: 2018-10-01 16:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4e96793911f89663e0c8d29689c5aaeb5a5a0266fd1df338e72e20a7ffb53607Block Operator
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