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 1664736 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1665073 epoch_slot_no: 1873 block_no: 1664657 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2018-10-14 08:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x259bf44fd06ab2eade93dcb845398a9924ab5908cba8cf58fe4e0f1b008785e1Block Operator
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