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 1610475 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1610790 epoch_slot_no: 12390 block_no: 1610399 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1487 time: 2018-10-01 18:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf6ec4b79527e8ad86d9826f6674b7610601a6c1e885888e8d44d022774a863ceBlock Operator
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