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 1669327 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1669668 epoch_slot_no: 6468 block_no: 1669248 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1159 time: 2018-10-15 09:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf68668592cddd9fc6ebeaf7a2d38aef6b384e0b059ea67aa626ca02b3292cb02Block Operator
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