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 1651512 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1651844 epoch_slot_no: 10244 block_no: 1651434 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1211 time: 2018-10-11 06:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x838fa785501e9023ef7dd38c20f2252c7cc28be8da93da954eccd990c4a0b743Block Operator
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