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 1672634 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1672976 epoch_slot_no: 9776 block_no: 1672555 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1395 time: 2018-10-16 04:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x752672b8c9ad8986b776dc8c324cb6b1ccf0a7930d4c8834c9097efbd7f84905Block Operator
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