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 1651083 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1651415 epoch_slot_no: 9815 block_no: 1651005 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1211 time: 2018-10-11 04:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x98232a841626f966e5119a1250fa541c08749633e82ea22f7329442be8b6390dBlock Operator
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