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 1612742 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1613057 epoch_slot_no: 14657 block_no: 1612666 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-10-02 07:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe13c567f68480f9061e8dd9345a3ac384bff941d44e1916b64413a7a969e6e0bBlock Operator
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