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 1661828 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1662165 epoch_slot_no: 20565 block_no: 1661750 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1927 time: 2018-10-13 15:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2c5f0ec60b32b27148498d257f4ff46369d2c7e74757749ff932ca0a9f978231Block Operator
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