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 1652248 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1652580 epoch_slot_no: 10980 block_no: 1652170 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1769 time: 2018-10-11 10:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x68284bb47904212652ff23194c4a00d444a4b58bc04b6095977ce1f42bed3c0fBlock Operator
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