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 1679592 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1679941 epoch_slot_no: 16741 block_no: 1679513 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1159 time: 2018-10-17 18:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x63a5d5ff6802168b7885812f3629c99f34a54e3b636006757d69dc8a64496401Block Operator
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