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 1669896 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1670237 epoch_slot_no: 7037 block_no: 1669817 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5854 time: 2018-10-15 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x81fc1ac9d57b61cabb76cd76d6d220e14070f7341c9938c6876ed6e9294c37cdBlock Operator
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