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 1612142 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1612457 epoch_slot_no: 14057 block_no: 1612066 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2784 time: 2018-10-02 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xae8834a4782e2467903e1a33a1a479ae413516d97d6eefb4a4138ccc340e541eBlock Operator
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