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 1650012 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1650342 epoch_slot_no: 8742 block_no: 1649934 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2018-10-10 22:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe28c8a528488876cac614c70579f5552e66b648a5d6a990c7d03362366965a04Block Operator
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