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 1650740 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1651072 epoch_slot_no: 9472 block_no: 1650662 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2121 time: 2018-10-11 02:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8224e72b900ccf2b80ac611377b4615e22ee79fe3dd549c1c02cb3ea3f56268fBlock Operator
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