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 1650757 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1651089 epoch_slot_no: 9489 block_no: 1650679 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2284 time: 2018-10-11 02:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf2c317c13c20664bf51fc4d2b4fd24aad0f4cc053b810f0fd6cbb6dc1b3836eaBlock Operator
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