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 1665514 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1665851 epoch_slot_no: 2651 block_no: 1665435 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1314 time: 2018-10-14 12:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd853fd5ba6d7b4f6effd555416eb4529011770e96a48c6f083a40c1587bcdc58Block Operator
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