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 1613762 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1614077 epoch_slot_no: 15677 block_no: 1613686 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4221 time: 2018-10-02 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x790f03035148489d55347bbdeeae1c9be09d9ea444e9d2cc8f501e5f558b7727Block Operator
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