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 1674388 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1674737 epoch_slot_no: 11537 block_no: 1674309 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2096 time: 2018-10-16 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3c374da7b15615c0ec41f8b56913a52797606fb5f54fb0a1645ba2b7ae79b61aBlock Operator
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