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 1664269 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1664606 epoch_slot_no: 1406 block_no: 1664190 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1470 time: 2018-10-14 05:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x220e6595820978085e3854adec3e167248b031221227e551a9bfb78b71eb12d4Block Operator
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