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 1614656 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1614977 epoch_slot_no: 16577 block_no: 1614580 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2966 time: 2018-10-02 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe95e091040da61a843ee845a7979ea5e179f60af79ada9773d66e532cfe4eebfBlock Operator
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