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 1658154 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1658491 epoch_slot_no: 16891 block_no: 1658076 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1922 time: 2018-10-12 19:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7372e45f9fe5f600afad157dbd2160c7b6c50ee53975f7ea9f0c5509f2456d6cBlock Operator
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