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 1672417 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1672759 epoch_slot_no: 9559 block_no: 1672338 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1205 time: 2018-10-16 02:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c2f45c72725c0bd9f697c2308cf5e995b45640758e6b470da80033ab67c22e0Block Operator
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