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 1663986 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1664323 epoch_slot_no: 1123 block_no: 1663907 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1197 time: 2018-10-14 03:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb9f9b4e6224de65863ea7334ef3101a584fd53f0d07414fba6a29a6902ca51ceBlock Operator
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