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 1680574 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1680923 epoch_slot_no: 17723 block_no: 1680495 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1207 time: 2018-10-18 00:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x78028a44cbb281e7b3babe60111b8b812adb2d410b558cd0d471edd8adfd8c22Block Operator
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