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 1652724 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1653056 epoch_slot_no: 11456 block_no: 1652646 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-10-11 13:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0dc07e0f52b18ebf7f3a02beacd44bf4fcdd0f4864a426c8d1c5ffda405e6611Block Operator
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