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 1665048 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1665385 epoch_slot_no: 2185 block_no: 1664969 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2018-10-14 09:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2b527f9443fc9f3af54a40f00e884e96fb63b0957a4442ff82e6ba276f7528c3Block Operator
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