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 1679459 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1679808 epoch_slot_no: 16608 block_no: 1679380 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-10-17 18:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x88cdfc783d075e1b473cb58210fab3c839e3d5b3ea88a48ad584226f37cee311Block Operator
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