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 1616456 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1616777 epoch_slot_no: 18377 block_no: 1616380 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5057 time: 2018-10-03 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2c37cda26144bccd6312c8d7d5020abd84fcb38a3c672c67777a064ae511da61Block Operator
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