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 1649328 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1649658 epoch_slot_no: 8058 block_no: 1649250 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1073 time: 2018-10-10 18:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x766a3765eb318f04d765c5862d3e75b18997493f6af92b28f48f296acec21438Block Operator
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