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 1654621 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1654953 epoch_slot_no: 13353 block_no: 1654543 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-10-11 23:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc618871ee400da753ed7b8e42fa1240b95289042ddddad28d3cf5e703b46ed95Block Operator
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