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 1657538 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1657875 epoch_slot_no: 16275 block_no: 1657460 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 988 time: 2018-10-12 16:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x03cfb46face88a456f989fdd6e343521dff17cfae9c1410f3535aa6e89d2cbdcBlock Operator
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