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 1654581 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1654913 epoch_slot_no: 13313 block_no: 1654503 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-10-11 23:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x08c4ff5a6c6f92d34ca184e34bb09418592442f9ca02967665b396144b639059Block Operator
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