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 1612377 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1612692 epoch_slot_no: 14292 block_no: 1612301 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-10-02 05:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcdd938e23588f0e7997c53e7872d2081ab9c300e08fcecd9fcdf7c74a7122f32Block Operator
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