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 1666970 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1667307 epoch_slot_no: 4107 block_no: 1666891 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1164 time: 2018-10-14 20:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x25366b4f22b9b44d6084fd33f8c6871842b356739cd9d5b734037a982a2e456fBlock Operator
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