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 1661260 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1661597 epoch_slot_no: 19997 block_no: 1661182 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3286 time: 2018-10-13 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2b3e0ff4617f4f97df0ec32f57ca3f0d224d08324907560bfb1d75f69c299568Block Operator
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