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 1661191 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1661528 epoch_slot_no: 19928 block_no: 1661113 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-10-13 12:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0f80763fdf2c459880d37e1d8607dffbc3d840a0f40066b2dff07a14f5956610Block Operator
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