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 1651700 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1652032 epoch_slot_no: 10432 block_no: 1651622 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-10-11 07:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3a3d47a9e1c8ec745e69317c0c3ab92c35fb4288d273eeb15023b1d761a11890Block Operator
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