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 1671253 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1671595 epoch_slot_no: 8395 block_no: 1671174 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2018-10-15 20:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8dd85ec4989535231633f5a02fa406d3b80855fc45e336bdb139279f3330d7caBlock Operator
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