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 1671186 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1671528 epoch_slot_no: 8328 block_no: 1671107 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1699 time: 2018-10-15 20:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5bf355ae04f9a271debd87b7c4572a77330f3a11548144c6c2bc2a16d669d1faBlock Operator
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