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 1651383 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1651715 epoch_slot_no: 10115 block_no: 1651305 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1370 time: 2018-10-11 05:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9d7bab0359d8352470a9daa9fa425ee81c023478bba9ab830a75aef909668c91Block Operator
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