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 1611602 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1611917 epoch_slot_no: 13517 block_no: 1611526 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2238 time: 2018-10-02 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc3e26434596f31d9657d7618312143a6c47c96b3edcaa86ffecc9f63e695ef43Block Operator
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