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 61905 Details
Epoch: 2 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 61926 epoch_slot_no: 18726 block_no: 61901 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1027 time: 2017-10-08 05:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cc5ba36b5f3f085eae33e15c1e17f1c92a6a076ac70b9ada7f77dce5925e60fBlock Operator
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