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 1656405 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1656737 epoch_slot_no: 15137 block_no: 1656327 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3149 time: 2018-10-12 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x46cefd002820632e0df60a6fee457e87ee6e4e67e3625f90fd7f444fdd45e617Block Operator
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