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 1614665 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1614986 epoch_slot_no: 16586 block_no: 1614589 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1852 time: 2018-10-02 17:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3dd497b3882d53d126b4f08594a9d237b8a8317490be968a84de82e4bea0cbcfBlock Operator
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