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 1612278 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1612593 epoch_slot_no: 14193 block_no: 1612202 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-10-02 04:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5943e27f622f33e6f13c44cede66871e22c23eece8007b05641d455faa6bc5e2Block Operator
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