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 1656847 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1657179 epoch_slot_no: 15579 block_no: 1656769 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-10-12 12:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x65d168b5a0392df7666cd6ab5c8bac4f350bc52fb61bbb1a2e3f6e333f010dd3Block Operator
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