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 1674153 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1674495 epoch_slot_no: 11295 block_no: 1674074 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1301 time: 2018-10-16 12:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa28e742c62b27b67caaf6540a8dd3eb3f36c6daac96dc3e2c14db29523b44fa5Block Operator
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