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 1671447 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1671789 epoch_slot_no: 8589 block_no: 1671368 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-10-15 21:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf8271ba7edccee2fb54e8b18ef1fcda0342f2e80045c96a41a031208bda54e4eBlock Operator
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