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 1674445 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1674794 epoch_slot_no: 11594 block_no: 1674366 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1203 time: 2018-10-16 14:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8a7fea98b5a8a0bdf86c90c581da19d4729e445b08b141caf6377772395e3ca9Block Operator
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