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 1616729 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1617050 epoch_slot_no: 18650 block_no: 1616653 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1646 time: 2018-10-03 05:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3061b7999c2f5b883cdd0fc52e9662f7b6700f405eae476e60589148447ceddbBlock Operator
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