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 1671891 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1672233 epoch_slot_no: 9033 block_no: 1671812 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1161 time: 2018-10-15 23:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x072e961dcabcd6c90ee7d1f607da74bc0bc50f82352a0fe8dd513162a9cc5d3cBlock Operator
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