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 1669747 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1670088 epoch_slot_no: 6888 block_no: 1669668 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1527 time: 2018-10-15 12:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4cbaf6e009643f1e9ae98b1321f9828a8783d8c363b5162f5e67176f423e04f7Block Operator
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