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 1611681 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1611996 epoch_slot_no: 13596 block_no: 1611605 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-10-02 01:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeea8ed9d9872c629e61cd703f0fccb6f8892beb07a25323eb317e98cf2d7aa32Block Operator
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