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 1671360 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1671702 epoch_slot_no: 8502 block_no: 1671281 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1311 time: 2018-10-15 20:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8e6dcbfefeca1dea3358fd5e07a16a12318c2d3946b4b318e9658184e0032971Block Operator
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