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 1648255 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1648585 epoch_slot_no: 6985 block_no: 1648177 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1077 time: 2018-10-10 12:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5156bb01b3c0c812fb0dc97ef5c17d1030e92e476b2c8039c53e5bf68e8adec4Block Operator
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