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 1619269 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1619590 epoch_slot_no: 21190 block_no: 1619193 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1387 time: 2018-10-03 19:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x71b8ae194e82cc756a6fc0cf30c2df445419b42d8a6f9bf97260b9f30ec6e54dBlock Operator
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