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 1672415 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1672757 epoch_slot_no: 9557 block_no: 1672336 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3726 time: 2018-10-16 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x753b0ca3d522e714638607b7deb6b3d9d2eb3c8efb0a1addd4d1f13402b357d9Block Operator
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