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 1666123 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1666460 epoch_slot_no: 3260 block_no: 1666044 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4815 time: 2018-10-14 15:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x205f0a521a974bb9d709ed5f20901d3809e4895ad9a3d7b9393fc3c560bf20c2Block Operator
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