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 1671015 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1671357 epoch_slot_no: 8157 block_no: 1670936 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1380 time: 2018-10-15 19:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x81347b80dc46fcfe64d96031ba3033c49b43185b6d64616b29ac56679d102477Block Operator
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