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 1619336 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1619657 epoch_slot_no: 21257 block_no: 1619260 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3359 time: 2018-10-03 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x90cd78cecc83f114e586ce0d6546f481c09d4dfe7cb5b6f5ceae2d44b8b9df0fBlock Operator
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