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 1661539 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1661876 epoch_slot_no: 20276 block_no: 1661461 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2018-10-13 14:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x36fe663a66771cedb728be51b0db389b2180750b1cf46891c1001771cb2c9608Block Operator
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