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 1664622 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1664959 epoch_slot_no: 1759 block_no: 1664543 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1389 time: 2018-10-14 07:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x90895cc15a65722b61a71015193d56c4e56e4d8d7f7065269c8d58a6c749e212Block Operator
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