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 1676040 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1676389 epoch_slot_no: 13189 block_no: 1675961 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 989 time: 2018-10-16 23:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8114d2a39684edcff6764dab73d419095f3d8ab167a813dafa2a38e8e6efb440Block Operator
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