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 1670933 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1671275 epoch_slot_no: 8075 block_no: 1670854 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1172 time: 2018-10-15 18:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x14a14bd19899b7f33e13b0c7edcbc3893b58fe42d2b3961cd346aaf2c09207eeBlock Operator
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