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 1662315 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1662652 epoch_slot_no: 21052 block_no: 1662237 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-10-13 18:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb46f64985806b78d0b0618804a950d1a0d73ceedb8d17d3062896e6d2f6ee17aBlock Operator
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