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 1649425 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1649755 epoch_slot_no: 8155 block_no: 1649347 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2018-10-10 19:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c19077f27bcf3d05e259413243d45da2d68ebb5f93c4b4b829545dfe8a39babBlock Operator
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