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 1619605 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1619926 epoch_slot_no: 21526 block_no: 1619529 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-10-03 21:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x079df4abd694c999c96ed50055a1dbeab2929afa1d7ec190e3dca8d837125c0fBlock Operator
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