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 1657657 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1657994 epoch_slot_no: 16394 block_no: 1657579 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1618 time: 2018-10-12 16:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x81f71b422a8d6619cd63c61c8d05247388b25a2a39828f9347d8238e06a86145Block Operator
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