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 1669326 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1669667 epoch_slot_no: 6467 block_no: 1669247 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-10-15 09:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x37bffa5971b9288c91aa3c7f70e001bef431e481c08fa19615adecb3c20e4d20Block Operator
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