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 1675813 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1676162 epoch_slot_no: 12962 block_no: 1675734 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1168 time: 2018-10-16 21:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x676e22664fb3a37724c7af35cfead2e6af9c79358ed469b5f0a71a20d7a3d539Block Operator
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