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 1653258 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1653590 epoch_slot_no: 11990 block_no: 1653180 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-10-11 16:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0a10762fd8cdc591265e644ab7acfca7bef057a37230e3bc1fdf080d4f27f136Block Operator
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