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 1668727 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1669064 epoch_slot_no: 5864 block_no: 1668648 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2395 time: 2018-10-15 06:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x37250f4e8338434a0b0e6a815a03ace86bf4b0103cf59c3e85ae86ab9c027d10Block Operator
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