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 1662881 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1663217 epoch_slot_no: 17 block_no: 1662802 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3187 time: 2018-10-13 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc375c77baa1189a46d893720e93695151f3e34718faf4195ca5e7694a040432aBlock Operator
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