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 1661855 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1662192 epoch_slot_no: 20592 block_no: 1661777 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1384 time: 2018-10-13 16:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa67db86e9efd3f80115a67345ce4f20e029f7ea5f1a7c97820de245d732a2c64Block Operator
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