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 1614616 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1614937 epoch_slot_no: 16537 block_no: 1614540 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2086 time: 2018-10-02 17:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x994bdc727297582c5621fe577d1c264821eb2b0feea58e41b80e8481922c8955Block Operator
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