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 1651166 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1651498 epoch_slot_no: 9898 block_no: 1651088 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-10-11 04:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xffe511f2ba3dabfa99833dc81e1ca3e2ea079aaa8fa22680dbb48b6dad66d742Block Operator
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