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 1611992 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1612307 epoch_slot_no: 13907 block_no: 1611916 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 989 time: 2018-10-02 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xac7987986b657b1b07d6b335a61a68b37823c5c1120e31066a399f9044bb768aBlock Operator
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