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 1616472 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1616793 epoch_slot_no: 18393 block_no: 1616396 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1370 time: 2018-10-03 03:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1dfe1b7b90df24f58eedce6822cfcfb9b2a66f35b74fd3514ae4512575fd3572Block Operator
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