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 1656795 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1657127 epoch_slot_no: 15527 block_no: 1656717 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1699 time: 2018-10-12 12:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8020b7c963fc41619a8a1af50f5e12f99d8584f375411e73ca75c7ac75b8d130Block Operator
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