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 1672487 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1672829 epoch_slot_no: 9629 block_no: 1672408 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1203 time: 2018-10-16 03:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa4cd05f953478246230bcd833c3c540fe7cc1b1eb05f655550cd0dbf707a5b12Block Operator
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