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 1655715 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1656047 epoch_slot_no: 14447 block_no: 1655637 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 989 time: 2018-10-12 06:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe8a69702f69f7901dc3b9dc2179cd2a36d4a8eed1bc1306e625ca6cb2f970e64Block Operator
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