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 1610726 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1611041 epoch_slot_no: 12641 block_no: 1610650 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1190 time: 2018-10-01 19:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1f1e9acc139a23f16a7562942f555401d19eed7e8216b6d2e1ccc1d6b403a48fBlock Operator
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