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 1673732 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1674074 epoch_slot_no: 10874 block_no: 1673653 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2018-10-16 10:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x21e6f1380cc6c390119a8ee03e5dbfb60567b0a218dc62bccc705b3ff3213531Block Operator
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