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 1676574 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1676923 epoch_slot_no: 13723 block_no: 1676495 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-10-17 01:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe68fda9d16c34be3ab1893926f2ce559a4e60253fc77fe1025e91529e63f2495Block Operator
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