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 1660919 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1661256 epoch_slot_no: 19656 block_no: 1660841 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2018-10-13 10:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4726bfd9c379351bdddb0fa2b437e99ae42b86d14ee29f601f7da22341d2a304Block Operator
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