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 1670256 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1670598 epoch_slot_no: 7398 block_no: 1670177 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 10945 time: 2018-10-15 14:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2ed5ff5afd284a203f19fc70506c64982e367e1caf97b84fd436ed4156eca6e3Block Operator
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