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 1617550 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1617871 epoch_slot_no: 19471 block_no: 1617474 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1207 time: 2018-10-03 09:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9a1d2d8937a56bb7cb959795e7fa61c7c3bceaf83dd1e178b4b995881e2a946fBlock Operator
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