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 1649928 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1650258 epoch_slot_no: 8658 block_no: 1649850 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2643 time: 2018-10-10 21:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x97d4b04051887de27aa8dc369768ec7af9ecd9994d6bf379482ebe8a0dd19440Block Operator
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