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 1669951 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1670293 epoch_slot_no: 7093 block_no: 1669872 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 909 time: 2018-10-15 13:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x899e99e0a30ab4824f33be2b47ce3389e50c3f45b92f08b64f24390503c5b7a9Block Operator
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