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 1670679 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1671021 epoch_slot_no: 7821 block_no: 1670600 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1348 time: 2018-10-15 17:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe18ffc6c7cda428106cbf84b3d284224cd268dce14ee5a95d0f22b69bc4394ecBlock Operator
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