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 1613161 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1613476 epoch_slot_no: 15076 block_no: 1613085 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1245 time: 2018-10-02 09:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa647f90bab6a1ddacf5241442b6dada868b4be369bae8cded68604b177b21dd1Block Operator
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