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 1652837 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1653169 epoch_slot_no: 11569 block_no: 1652759 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1387 time: 2018-10-11 14:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5a9b5f62fe31c54823c0c736d5f81627d5c4465cabafe341af529ddf6acb9ea3Block Operator
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