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 1669790 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1670131 epoch_slot_no: 6931 block_no: 1669711 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2018-10-15 12:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x550a84a64fd05504058720bc390b25e14a6ae430dec79ea20fdc225f10c68891Block Operator
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