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 1661513 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1661850 epoch_slot_no: 20250 block_no: 1661435 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1501 time: 2018-10-13 14:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcf4000111d9e291cd1aca5f6227f3648984f2c412477ab27ebd9c3e24252a67eBlock Operator
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