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 1667772 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1668109 epoch_slot_no: 4909 block_no: 1667693 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1525 time: 2018-10-15 01:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6c49b6e122fc8934320b9a287f849e3e492f38a93ffb33215680e5f44da412c0Block Operator
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