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 1673192 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1673534 epoch_slot_no: 10334 block_no: 1673113 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1203 time: 2018-10-16 07:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x08e76685ef771878839a045a3855cfcfda891ff1f4b80b0094532fa678112388Block Operator
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