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 1656572 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1656904 epoch_slot_no: 15304 block_no: 1656494 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 990 time: 2018-10-12 10:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x19c9bf45ed9053cad7e67b2eaf01d3d995235b489e556fb63b80216125904438Block Operator
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