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 1669936 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1670277 epoch_slot_no: 7077 block_no: 1669857 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1319 time: 2018-10-15 13:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xead752c61f13b6010249a9d455553022264f4ebb0f9c98936e3d30d21331e08eBlock Operator
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