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 1669150 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1669487 epoch_slot_no: 6287 block_no: 1669071 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2061 time: 2018-10-15 08:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6737a923f116e92abd191086d7c2e557fc65d1fb133d6309b5f5ac91a1610dfcBlock Operator
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