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 1663618 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1663955 epoch_slot_no: 755 block_no: 1663539 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3382 time: 2018-10-14 01:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa78ef932e20a7f4ed21d7637795705e6c85b3c5e5b99645e5962a00b25d82af4Block Operator
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