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 1664320 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1664657 epoch_slot_no: 1457 block_no: 1664241 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3356 time: 2018-10-14 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbb75922f30024d32bb1424b4eec8cd7d4bcdc89884dbdaca5652d09b7d4c140fBlock Operator
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