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 1659569 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1659906 epoch_slot_no: 18306 block_no: 1659491 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1190 time: 2018-10-13 03:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3f2b9720e59644d52018ab32a5be55e98ee1d518236fc06ea25ccf0b6b8fc608Block Operator
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