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 1654553 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1654885 epoch_slot_no: 13285 block_no: 1654475 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2045 time: 2018-10-11 23:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x40cb83baf0f977dd8dfd46c667c20b4b86de20bb76d10993dee5e77b967ff2e9Block Operator
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