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 1678680 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1679029 epoch_slot_no: 15829 block_no: 1678601 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1077 time: 2018-10-17 13:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb578621ce053be242b07e8c96f1f7dd4fd84008e254899ca0768e080c756f934Block Operator
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