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 1669311 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1669652 epoch_slot_no: 6452 block_no: 1669232 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1327 time: 2018-10-15 09:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x135665e84d26a3fa31b89d55be2914c69e866403715a9b74e1c84fe22b2d0cabBlock Operator
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