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 1652985 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1653317 epoch_slot_no: 11717 block_no: 1652907 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3180 time: 2018-10-11 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5dea4ccb2d73dc0da1ca971733ae2397424579e1c16d82b296b2720ece590c57Block Operator
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