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 1674711 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1675060 epoch_slot_no: 11860 block_no: 1674632 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1198 time: 2018-10-16 15:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x52228b89311241d887c6aa7267be0bb4bee0a6a32dbcbd6c5c33cf074778e865Block Operator
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