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 1648666 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1648996 epoch_slot_no: 7396 block_no: 1648588 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1521 time: 2018-10-10 14:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x238985331d765b15434ae2b7c0fe76dbba8dda8c135fa84ef87ca46742fb37dcBlock Operator
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