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 1663048 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1663384 epoch_slot_no: 184 block_no: 1662969 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1032 time: 2018-10-13 22:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xda25bcc630213d88651f78ecb4230aa3c3496863b55d927f6fb388d4e1214f27Block Operator
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