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 1657042 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1657379 epoch_slot_no: 15779 block_no: 1656964 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1237 time: 2018-10-12 13:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x080ddbe09331098193edbd3d9c8444866bfa3b30ce181df99b08fa41137de22eBlock Operator
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