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 1669003 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1669340 epoch_slot_no: 6140 block_no: 1668924 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3706 time: 2018-10-15 07:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5d2ceff38a8dae67e703f12e9177b980f0d1ddb558990c46aadc815984b5fba1Block Operator
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