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 1613639 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1613954 epoch_slot_no: 15554 block_no: 1613563 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1172 time: 2018-10-02 12:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf6a7cfad0c5ec1d78c75847a878a0ecbb2737303e02c2d18c083f5d9698431cdBlock Operator
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