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 1614161 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1614482 epoch_slot_no: 16082 block_no: 1614085 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-10-02 15:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x067e0b5c9284de67069e1ffe4d4be289e704a902140f0d5bdd775e00ead21182Block Operator
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