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 1675347 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1675696 epoch_slot_no: 12496 block_no: 1675268 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 944 time: 2018-10-16 19:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8e0228b6611234f21c7c9d83c3b2214d590bb59e6cc89f927bcd8d4f5a005332Block Operator
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