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 1651904 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1652236 epoch_slot_no: 10636 block_no: 1651826 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1818 time: 2018-10-11 08:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x265f9adf4d9a23a48b8b2583f51d50543ce8210ee1851634fe0d7a30d6658c91Block Operator
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