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 1668216 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1668553 epoch_slot_no: 5353 block_no: 1668137 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1249 time: 2018-10-15 03:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1b58ab2781e6606cef7c33f5796247c8e0761cb20bea167bd9c441004b0cb2abBlock Operator
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