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 1664317 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1664654 epoch_slot_no: 1454 block_no: 1664238 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1894 time: 2018-10-14 05:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x55ad2ea021848bc51a362d308fb0fc161c7a4140b76b188850167b4a619e5e6eBlock Operator
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