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 1669989 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1670331 epoch_slot_no: 7131 block_no: 1669910 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-10-15 13:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x841720a0d689bb65b79546d917138fc970c826b0be7c9262485ee38ac41f2d0cBlock Operator
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