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 1667051 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1667388 epoch_slot_no: 4188 block_no: 1666972 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1750 time: 2018-10-14 21:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5e6ecf6600ecd31d8cd7451e9386241d5e7a61d548b71979e4227393b12d8e95Block Operator
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