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 1611247 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1611562 epoch_slot_no: 13162 block_no: 1611171 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1139 time: 2018-10-01 22:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4560a497dd0e6159ee93a0a884be2a4a05b46e128ed8dcdfaaf7c65b998c86c2Block Operator
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