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 1658920 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1659257 epoch_slot_no: 17657 block_no: 1658842 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1019 time: 2018-10-12 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe1484af3d995c261a6e4874c96fb6280e706d934131f9e4f7e26dd79c8cbfe36Block Operator
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