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 1613830 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1614149 epoch_slot_no: 15749 block_no: 1613754 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1860 time: 2018-10-02 13:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x81d741ea56f5aefd9a38c1d4b220b742f5664da7fa49d206095f620a7a5c6144Block Operator
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