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 1654925 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1655257 epoch_slot_no: 13657 block_no: 1654847 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2018-10-12 01:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0bb959eb14531b30a1dbbf7ca868f28a455a498dd5bbb3c71fab1ede7d09c53fBlock Operator
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