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 1671404 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1671746 epoch_slot_no: 8546 block_no: 1671325 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1241 time: 2018-10-15 21:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3b360617c0d4c0700a3ae4e8b1a2068c44cb0e69bc4f585d2e3cb30705eb2456Block Operator
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