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 1617432 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1617753 epoch_slot_no: 19353 block_no: 1617356 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1251 time: 2018-10-03 09:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5023462687d6cb866358640e1027949d0363000f0650e383905a847bbafa4c97Block Operator
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