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 1612540 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1612855 epoch_slot_no: 14455 block_no: 1612464 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1073 time: 2018-10-02 06:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x121d8f0f72289a18d7c3f77e5ed24ee31428dc6cd8e5ba0823270f52872c41bcBlock Operator
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