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 1610919 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1611234 epoch_slot_no: 12834 block_no: 1610843 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 9034 time: 2018-10-01 21:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4147c8eb639c6534b8a6a9c6ebee5f3fb959a2ef88f9541c4fbb2f82cfb56086Block Operator
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