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 1654627 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1654959 epoch_slot_no: 13359 block_no: 1654549 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1356 time: 2018-10-11 23:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb31579148d5fd7fcf9d2aabff04bec776f1026e266ee4d479dba6691788b60daBlock Operator
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