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 1675648 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1675997 epoch_slot_no: 12797 block_no: 1675569 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2455 time: 2018-10-16 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x57027864aa0a4b1123c28b2699e2eddeef9f65493d9004d8aebe0c98ad22b04eBlock Operator
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