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 1661994 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1662331 epoch_slot_no: 20731 block_no: 1661916 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2206 time: 2018-10-13 16:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x603b98dafa5d1e0937bfcadd8c3ce70581ce93ae6e7f6e9eeee1037cb8b9add5Block Operator
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