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 1610459 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1610774 epoch_slot_no: 12374 block_no: 1610383 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1383 time: 2018-10-01 18:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeaac16b9190aef11b1e31c81c2cc065951c1b67c8e28e0151dcd442b8c6b5020Block Operator
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