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 1611471 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1611786 epoch_slot_no: 13386 block_no: 1611395 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1136 time: 2018-10-02 00:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x91f25c3e221e87dc2c414823d04b81c088072c2f6987babb0ab396a3ff1e3a52Block Operator
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