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 1680360 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1680709 epoch_slot_no: 17509 block_no: 1680281 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1024 time: 2018-10-17 23:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2e4c685e0015dc52d658032ee0ad0276dd514b9d2a76cea7c6e1794df326e55dBlock Operator
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