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 1671154 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1671496 epoch_slot_no: 8296 block_no: 1671075 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1884 time: 2018-10-15 19:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc0b4542672e20580b9722c5de215f6cfbfe2978acbb4784f910a553da8afb68eBlock Operator
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