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 1667870 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1668207 epoch_slot_no: 5007 block_no: 1667791 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1315 time: 2018-10-15 01:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x462dbd47860cace6037be9923ca5eb6682b6345f5fa40378a20daf9d11f7fd08Block Operator
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