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 1613253 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1613568 epoch_slot_no: 15168 block_no: 1613177 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-10-02 10:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7111ef5e212ef0124d464f3ee6ba22f9a9284d298f5250a17126c54f2c81a166Block Operator
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