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 1655311 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1655643 epoch_slot_no: 14043 block_no: 1655233 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1290 time: 2018-10-12 03:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9ff24465fafbfb89fe0050f842a40f3715bc76461586da7ec44eee4490284b31Block Operator
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