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 1657267 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1657604 epoch_slot_no: 16004 block_no: 1657189 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1315 time: 2018-10-12 14:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x65ff2c96de0e6364f1240062a89ef4fc0ad55f76eca745038373593f87796edfBlock Operator
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