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 1612905 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1613220 epoch_slot_no: 14820 block_no: 1612829 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-10-02 08:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x726180ee08cb8a8439b2822e3ceab3ebb76186d7b41d8dad072fd9d50984e0c6Block Operator
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