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 1665043 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1665380 epoch_slot_no: 2180 block_no: 1664964 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2477 time: 2018-10-14 09:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa81d0fade8ac32ef2c48166cfd322f7e1b28a070b89248c2dd849cdf303d2b34Block Operator
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