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 1667724 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1668061 epoch_slot_no: 4861 block_no: 1667645 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-10-15 00:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8afcf7d59a25d294ae3399f7fa534fa7c771e25735d240cc0a790753ffca4661Block Operator
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