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 1652982 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1653314 epoch_slot_no: 11714 block_no: 1652904 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-10-11 14:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc76752803592e4ac01ef26ff6d5da58b500b8c7deacfc2387528b8e043f9cabeBlock Operator
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