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 1668460 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1668797 epoch_slot_no: 5597 block_no: 1668381 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3158 time: 2018-10-15 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9bfb7f0c6386e5885bab4518f997956b1d610fb94ce8524f6fef1c72e92811e7Block Operator
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