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 1658838 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1659175 epoch_slot_no: 17575 block_no: 1658760 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-10-12 23:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x426ef73982eb2e011185a5fc03a1aa6e7e7fd3744c5b7eb5f09fb757bb18fc72Block Operator
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