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 1664582 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1664919 epoch_slot_no: 1719 block_no: 1664503 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1025 time: 2018-10-14 07:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x88348320ed7ad72c6f2d503342d9d5ad6d1a06429f658363a6b0fff796dba921Block Operator
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