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 1614745 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1615066 epoch_slot_no: 16666 block_no: 1614669 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1454 time: 2018-10-02 18:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x02513b40c12634328dd2d4fdeec8c237d858693d710c57c549346546e8d5a509Block Operator
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