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 1670998 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1671340 epoch_slot_no: 8140 block_no: 1670919 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1134 time: 2018-10-15 18:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1b178b400975344ae08f5a2a870a1bf74be66f4c3cbe3c85e28694597ad70cf6Block Operator
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