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 1672413 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1672755 epoch_slot_no: 9555 block_no: 1672334 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1305 time: 2018-10-16 02:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9843845cecd598e71a16252ba517c6469db4d4f829a440fdd5bf05da3f3c483cBlock Operator
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