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 1665804 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1666141 epoch_slot_no: 2941 block_no: 1665725 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1025 time: 2018-10-14 14:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6897fefe3883d98efcbc17f64b5e331205e56b35b23c80abf3c0789577a605a9Block Operator
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