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 1617682 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1618003 epoch_slot_no: 19603 block_no: 1617606 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1112 time: 2018-10-03 10:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x84f4ac24be03c89209b3d23b79fba090dbf9e14f704c01cd641cae7c385b9b0fBlock Operator
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