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 1654858 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1655190 epoch_slot_no: 13590 block_no: 1654780 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1245 time: 2018-10-12 01:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xed9a0917e52db91452fcddc6c6f6bf09b1491e275fa9025042eae1ca7f94991cBlock Operator
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