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 1660460 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1660797 epoch_slot_no: 19197 block_no: 1660382 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1190 time: 2018-10-13 08:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x09d85da1d9212ed26715af9a6063a6091e00292a944bc697732303fd98bc4f6bBlock Operator
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