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 1677840 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1678189 epoch_slot_no: 14989 block_no: 1677761 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1351 time: 2018-10-17 09:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x67f2786e3220bf7b0ebef06bda1c551fe896d2cbb71b0a4e81868c2f67f5fe7fBlock Operator
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