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 1651973 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1652305 epoch_slot_no: 10705 block_no: 1651895 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1202 time: 2018-10-11 09:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x09548dc482a607340650b49b07dc4cd0f87da29d2118df8616aace04191b7c9bBlock Operator
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