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 1673616 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1673958 epoch_slot_no: 10758 block_no: 1673537 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1112 time: 2018-10-16 09:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb2d7e5a7ff9a76431bcd194cf4dc74add4aecb28fba85857b298fb9dadf8ece1Block Operator
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