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 1665773 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1666110 epoch_slot_no: 2910 block_no: 1665694 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1568 time: 2018-10-14 13:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x94bcdb5e1302e939ccd5ee0156d49b9ea8a1dfcc114e1ccd608fd753aafcd717Block Operator
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