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 1668493 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1668830 epoch_slot_no: 5630 block_no: 1668414 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 985 time: 2018-10-15 05:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6aff40ce4033517d27029d0ac6daaba6de2c372032e3f8aea0e6858da3b8498aBlock Operator
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