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 1655823 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1656155 epoch_slot_no: 14555 block_no: 1655745 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-10-12 06:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x560328bdde5b08eba7c70b4e166f382a12b737f03f3cb6c5aefb73bce99a108bBlock Operator
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