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 1669426 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1669767 epoch_slot_no: 6567 block_no: 1669347 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1528 time: 2018-10-15 10:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x29228ad9dca264892679636cb79952cfebac64fa7ad0b2c81cf37de70bf6b0c2Block Operator
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