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 1613577 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1613892 epoch_slot_no: 15492 block_no: 1613501 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1507 time: 2018-10-02 11:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe809ed87501aa295e2b5fbb790ef20b56091998c5938ea6cee005745062e9df4Block Operator
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