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 1667380 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1667717 epoch_slot_no: 4517 block_no: 1667301 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2604 time: 2018-10-14 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6e8c4e6d18a15adc8cc0e571d495dc731d58e9d07988a89ea3929a1b1ee2765dBlock Operator
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