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 1674713 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1675062 epoch_slot_no: 11862 block_no: 1674634 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3193 time: 2018-10-16 15:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x39b1b96f7d456020073a8597bcd91d3b4ed1bb85f7ad557dc0075fcedf0d7cd6Block Operator
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