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 1612130 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1612445 epoch_slot_no: 14045 block_no: 1612054 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1077 time: 2018-10-02 03:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x67aee3117622bd960cb2a1dfc610f45c95472dd1b4107ab2abc3d6c102c905e5Block Operator
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