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 1659365 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1659702 epoch_slot_no: 18102 block_no: 1659287 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1355 time: 2018-10-13 02:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x01c5b63ac521d9499e00d628ed07a933fa05b1ad5e697c836a383dc902db9316Block Operator
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