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 1651176 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1651508 epoch_slot_no: 9908 block_no: 1651098 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1383 time: 2018-10-11 04:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x245893186d64dab4864f6804d69f7b4eafb7a59c9331cbc647e6929962d8b95fBlock Operator
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