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 1674267 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1674613 epoch_slot_no: 11413 block_no: 1674188 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1387 time: 2018-10-16 13:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2e7e48b52c8428dba636d73dc006516b1281c0566edf0a6aee56927df044c47aBlock Operator
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