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 1669164 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1669501 epoch_slot_no: 6301 block_no: 1669085 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-10-15 08:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd1bc32e9f6ff2e77932027936e72b1884988495c3d93b48948a8d2e956e00b9cBlock Operator
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