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 1672681 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1673023 epoch_slot_no: 9823 block_no: 1672602 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1174 time: 2018-10-16 04:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x46dec2a34bca5b8b4182e53a20e0c228d39612fe3556a50c5c615a2348bc72c0Block Operator
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