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 1661912 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1662249 epoch_slot_no: 20649 block_no: 1661834 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1569 time: 2018-10-13 16:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x354bb505ab33f1f8c201070727e94ac2c21cddaf1de4a30384ef3114c691b259Block Operator
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