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 1650844 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1651176 epoch_slot_no: 9576 block_no: 1650766 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2427 time: 2018-10-11 02:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd19e83b2f871d58e7a091431893f44cc7b222f2db2037a72aa9e420f2052ea58Block Operator
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