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 1652043 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1652375 epoch_slot_no: 10775 block_no: 1651965 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1949 time: 2018-10-11 09:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1cfa8a4e0d2f85b74bfd6419b1027f4b7a0df66c2736bc3c3b9e3d5d6a5317bfBlock Operator
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