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 1669708 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1670049 epoch_slot_no: 6849 block_no: 1669629 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1487 time: 2018-10-15 11:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa963d659c1d9172b3a755fb1c8b7956677e0d6060d227ccab0be0e1828342156Block Operator
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