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 1664829 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1665166 epoch_slot_no: 1966 block_no: 1664750 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1390 time: 2018-10-14 08:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x28fa9856813af48fdbc475dc200c9cbe85e9b8940adf188b86c74e6044ca1249Block Operator
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