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 1611782 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1612097 epoch_slot_no: 13697 block_no: 1611706 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2420 time: 2018-10-02 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x245146becc1fbd21647fbceca3e921baa2c21b4b4982c531a4767ad0b9b4d36eBlock Operator
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