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 1614536 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1614857 epoch_slot_no: 16457 block_no: 1614460 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1691 time: 2018-10-02 17:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x078edec28b2a35d9b92516c50dff133238d3bd2dc114732b5b97e85f78d1b9a3Block Operator
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