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 1679638 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1679987 epoch_slot_no: 16787 block_no: 1679559 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1346 time: 2018-10-17 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3cf154ca4743a39779640e36443fe57e7cb466ef7bdb02c5ea5c9930bf856e2eBlock Operator
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