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 1667689 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1668026 epoch_slot_no: 4826 block_no: 1667610 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2018-10-15 00:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xab37a569c22148d58552037f0bde2717293476a63c25d10e458a677903557b68Block Operator
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