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 1679026 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1679375 epoch_slot_no: 16175 block_no: 1678947 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-10-17 15:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x74134dea0114617b113c920ee6aca837ce394c70edea22429558994843c58f60Block Operator
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