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 1654826 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1655158 epoch_slot_no: 13558 block_no: 1654748 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1015 time: 2018-10-12 01:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1967097874abfd256b0b4e7295edb2a0dadb5867f4b9f1d3854a4d1d15633faaBlock Operator
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