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 1671427 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1671769 epoch_slot_no: 8569 block_no: 1671348 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1405 time: 2018-10-15 21:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x42bfd1c12d6039c319bdfa01e4d0a9ab5f44562fd78f0b278d5dc6a0bfee3c6bBlock Operator
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