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 1667020 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1667357 epoch_slot_no: 4157 block_no: 1666941 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1570 time: 2018-10-14 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x38badb1de962921cd30e804e333273f484b60b0b6ea7d9ba90c3b6509b7626a6Block Operator
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