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 1659312 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1659649 epoch_slot_no: 18049 block_no: 1659234 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1207 time: 2018-10-13 02:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb27753b90ca4059290b2dcf36327e5f6c0aeb968b8e2778d0d0f591f307efebaBlock Operator
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