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 1649914 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1650244 epoch_slot_no: 8644 block_no: 1649836 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1093 time: 2018-10-10 21:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x85f216ffeceedf7bb8f0a4e585ae92e1eac1d13a0fd70b766410d9eae4640648Block Operator
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