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 1658200 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1658537 epoch_slot_no: 16937 block_no: 1658122 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2966 time: 2018-10-12 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5792f2247d642c4968aa18b6aa3672142e90e633a6f329b784aff33cbfeed719Block Operator
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