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 1611017 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1611332 epoch_slot_no: 12932 block_no: 1610941 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-10-01 21:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x92eb925d7b1867d036ea4da0229930f220d521393a606fc8ed482c5bd692a7c9Block Operator
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