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 1660857 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1661194 epoch_slot_no: 19594 block_no: 1660779 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-10-13 10:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4d6a6de5f9f021bf7d3cdf2f48e9a1ef7a415d1e134a673cf7f559c2bb0c9458Block Operator
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