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 1669161 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1669498 epoch_slot_no: 6298 block_no: 1669082 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1534 time: 2018-10-15 08:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x485d91e756d13383fea1b1b48b69d45e330e3d16c376be4c6883c910d6940a83Block Operator
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