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 1678687 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1679036 epoch_slot_no: 15836 block_no: 1678608 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-10-17 13:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x786200fb9b7e0cef7892d0767a499cdd1bba930599d5d02e95d359cd095e6011Block Operator
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