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 1677586 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1677935 epoch_slot_no: 14735 block_no: 1677507 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1048 time: 2018-10-17 07:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x33ddbcd8fad0b922f0c3cc51352b9c99c7e5a48595f385ef356d013512579480Block Operator
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