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 1657801 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1658138 epoch_slot_no: 16538 block_no: 1657723 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1353 time: 2018-10-12 17:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4cdff5eb6fa8e6cc44e3c73ac2c3a1a2af80be0e29695f8c7413389749d4e0d2Block Operator
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