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 1650497 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1650827 epoch_slot_no: 9227 block_no: 1650419 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2633 time: 2018-10-11 01:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x28c928ec43d70ccd87e60d0419c5cdbde9e031f9850251c209354a73f7033ee2Block Operator
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