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 1657052 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1657389 epoch_slot_no: 15789 block_no: 1656974 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1538 time: 2018-10-12 13:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x19e282aec142e024a1a53d26c7656a18364b09daa285677e137331e1b663840dBlock Operator
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