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 1667556 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1667893 epoch_slot_no: 4693 block_no: 1667477 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-10-14 23:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfb6f37fdd78c328096e53253069bbfc5d0cfb03e009831c125c2fd552ab69557Block Operator
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