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 1613936 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1614257 epoch_slot_no: 15857 block_no: 1613860 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7673 time: 2018-10-02 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3feaba96005d655d505ef61e8cbd0e63ff6f5e6c9ebce2d5fdb03d7404267f5fBlock Operator
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