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 1664679 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1665016 epoch_slot_no: 1816 block_no: 1664600 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1572 time: 2018-10-14 07:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6ea482181efda0d568159003b76a5b00c64cea11482d4708c9aa90ad02446e28Block Operator
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