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 1613896 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1614217 epoch_slot_no: 15817 block_no: 1613820 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 984 time: 2018-10-02 13:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x46317ae8eb50fd9734a35dd8911330e68aaad3f56226f699fba3ffe07d690661Block Operator
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