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 1658475 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1658812 epoch_slot_no: 17212 block_no: 1658397 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 962 time: 2018-10-12 21:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4e4a038ef294c38a9762810d20a8c71ee730a382ee3e5451d83fb3a976eb4e11Block Operator
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