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 1672965 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1673307 epoch_slot_no: 10107 block_no: 1672886 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 997 time: 2018-10-16 05:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb3a147391f7650a566e5a171c2db9a70bda998dfa711a374bb61bf6fc03f9e10Block Operator
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