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 1669149 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1669486 epoch_slot_no: 6286 block_no: 1669070 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 13289 time: 2018-10-15 08:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb65dc839e9dfec39c01d18fa6e31872e38b42a0bbfd89434a9850b8d6b20d099Block Operator
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