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 1671362 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1671704 epoch_slot_no: 8504 block_no: 1671283 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2397 time: 2018-10-15 20:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa5a77f6ed67953e1bd4aeb00bccaa570c783018abc3d9624e523e71ac4c89327Block Operator
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