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 1678451 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1678800 epoch_slot_no: 15600 block_no: 1678372 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1245 time: 2018-10-17 12:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x48a41d8936fc29e2e323f61e5d4185ce3d15e44c07cf5b51736aed9157190093Block Operator
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