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 1668822 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1669159 epoch_slot_no: 5959 block_no: 1668743 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2251 time: 2018-10-15 06:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa92c2503b5bf7e3430f95b181232caf90d324bef3a0a3ada18c0538e00fa328eBlock Operator
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