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 1680418 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1680767 epoch_slot_no: 17567 block_no: 1680339 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1354 time: 2018-10-17 23:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf71a4b4a8e068abd2b24637f456e797469dd4c7d4690835a1a5da3793fc4aacfBlock Operator
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