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 1611778 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1612093 epoch_slot_no: 13693 block_no: 1611702 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1134 time: 2018-10-02 01:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x990f82a4e9857dfb79c7772b325342515580c44f71a479b46c2100cc0f14e06dBlock Operator
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