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 1613593 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1613908 epoch_slot_no: 15508 block_no: 1613517 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1938 time: 2018-10-02 11:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9acd59edd62c849fd18095fb8bebb04ff385112b6b5ce8a7726b92c7c5c2cd51Block Operator
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