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 1610342 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1610657 epoch_slot_no: 12257 block_no: 1610266 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3000 time: 2018-10-01 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe6c5d6f592857d40ec1c2bd52ed36ef652326b4d6d4f57fbd4a0b713ba78dd15Block Operator
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