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 1668990 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1669327 epoch_slot_no: 6127 block_no: 1668911 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-10-15 07:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe4255bc1d891563850c7788acfe979daecdb05b691671f5164aa983b0c0a9ce6Block Operator
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