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 1667737 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1668074 epoch_slot_no: 4874 block_no: 1667658 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1858 time: 2018-10-15 00:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf8d43241ace341eece05f755d462b3dab81dda0f5ad33e875271f1dec0689f25Block Operator
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