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 1669038 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1669375 epoch_slot_no: 6175 block_no: 1668959 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2295 time: 2018-10-15 08:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x995bd50a7ef06a7676c138445b377be8a3a9f2abc3e242a914dfcc104d58ce2bBlock Operator
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