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 1654642 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1654974 epoch_slot_no: 13374 block_no: 1654564 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-10-12 00:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8d344e940e7fc0ae0908f0ea57a4c23130b2b62f9a8c233d90622ed9eb4de012Block Operator
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