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 1614553 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1614874 epoch_slot_no: 16474 block_no: 1614477 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-10-02 17:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x095352dc38e0e19b561ee9d5263a5b44065d8b287d620287ad6e4c4755c91f06Block Operator
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