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 1663632 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1663969 epoch_slot_no: 769 block_no: 1663553 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1027 time: 2018-10-14 02:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x547e8c488cc283950032db187a2f70529c085e4e57ec99a3222a74d905be8d6fBlock Operator
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