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 1611510 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1611825 epoch_slot_no: 13425 block_no: 1611434 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-10-02 00:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4386385d62e785dd508e46605666bbf20687ac863d09b4b6b0703843bea89196Block Operator
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