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 1658868 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1659205 epoch_slot_no: 17605 block_no: 1658790 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2950 time: 2018-10-12 23:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xef5aaf3b6645e102caa9323807204296bed77ceb3b7947291c1f427f920c5954Block Operator
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