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 1674728 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1675077 epoch_slot_no: 11877 block_no: 1674649 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1190 time: 2018-10-16 15:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x17d168cbc345a637dbb92e7bb888364222df5cb58c482882619522a44c6102eeBlock Operator
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