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 1677713 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1678062 epoch_slot_no: 14862 block_no: 1677634 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-10-17 08:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd8854b7c198932bd964b5714fb694f6ae13d84639ea4a66b829fba433662b251Block Operator
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