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 1679788 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1680137 epoch_slot_no: 16937 block_no: 1679709 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2068 time: 2018-10-17 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x523c4a4cd47f1e9ed45156241175d2afb7bbbcdf4b45515f0194ab54ad03b815Block Operator
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