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 1679129 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1679478 epoch_slot_no: 16278 block_no: 1679050 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1176 time: 2018-10-17 16:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1037a4dbc57fc77cb48eb143cb4b0556e40fb91b0cf2a8537544b8160bf36e86Block Operator
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