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 1669536 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 1669877 epoch_slot_no: 6677 block_no: 1669457 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8750 time: 2018-10-15 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe32ae754f99af33120c78fac9f8c9a86d4bd0ca972b7b1ec276d60d45633d8feBlock Operator
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