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 1656225 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1656557 epoch_slot_no: 14957 block_no: 1656147 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5669 time: 2018-10-12 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x85c840552dec8d4d5dc7fee043f430b76fc51a53f7f913779f8c2a76d9677074Block Operator
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