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 1658446 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1658783 epoch_slot_no: 17183 block_no: 1658368 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 954 time: 2018-10-12 21:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa16486a8fd271b0a50b316fd95740a830ed6311c4375c8d0238bed1d5e40a0afBlock Operator
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