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 1662558 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1662895 epoch_slot_no: 21295 block_no: 1662480 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1569 time: 2018-10-13 20:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe486e26cace4340da211c26242636cd0cc6e96895f8251a410dfc8fe5f08eef5Block Operator
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