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 1611318 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1611633 epoch_slot_no: 13233 block_no: 1611242 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-10-01 23:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x98f5b3a466fe58771ef65f48c855e33b05ddda961439c6928462d32298c03230Block Operator
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