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 1679974 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1680323 epoch_slot_no: 17123 block_no: 1679895 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1349 time: 2018-10-17 20:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8f5b572c2b45f2c48bfe9e552ccbdd98e297942bb068125abb5e9077c4c0abb5Block Operator
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