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 1661609 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1661946 epoch_slot_no: 20346 block_no: 1661531 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1465 time: 2018-10-13 14:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb9285031ecdabb3be4a83e1ac80a4def556ffe2d29d9b6e84a29b61456d1581aBlock Operator
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