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 1657513 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1657850 epoch_slot_no: 16250 block_no: 1657435 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-10-12 16:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdf63c723f98bb1311b6b0074a1acc0d91c83570a79dab65f4670e03f9ad95895Block Operator
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