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 1655049 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1655381 epoch_slot_no: 13781 block_no: 1654971 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-10-12 02:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x97ef25c356788c19e048f41060bab112b5da290ee4ce444f392346c9093fc6cfBlock Operator
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