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 1673627 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1673969 epoch_slot_no: 10769 block_no: 1673548 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-10-16 09:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8840a79d9be79f0f53f0f019762ebf2b54d3c590844e3a6b3d74a0147b7d9395Block Operator
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