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 1676009 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1676358 epoch_slot_no: 13158 block_no: 1675930 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1528 time: 2018-10-16 22:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xafa7f23e3fb0fcb2ad474d5e6e13e7329dd0ebc26aa0fa202ebab9cb0ce892f8Block Operator
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