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 1669965 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1670307 epoch_slot_no: 7107 block_no: 1669886 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1315 time: 2018-10-15 13:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc9f46b71311e4918d506731b791a9d6a6944626f37a70eaa840a36bf352b33f9Block Operator
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