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 1664265 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1664602 epoch_slot_no: 1402 block_no: 1664186 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2113 time: 2018-10-14 05:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x248801095506140a8534e7aebb01c14789bc8069a5649a9c5e5d8c853169c9e3Block Operator
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