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 1654967 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1655299 epoch_slot_no: 13699 block_no: 1654889 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 989 time: 2018-10-12 01:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7ab9cbce5a83154de549e18e14d1796d6872a4e145c14cc238d64c357defb77aBlock Operator
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