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 1655246 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1655578 epoch_slot_no: 13978 block_no: 1655168 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1376 time: 2018-10-12 03:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x44cc05083a2af678749d6f7fc88d80666dddadc10a7051a6b595b4ae2a999074Block Operator
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