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 1681052 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1681404 epoch_slot_no: 18204 block_no: 1680973 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1108 time: 2018-10-18 02:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x60f7bbe9859464d24948e6ec4e8e27c7bf5e3f4f30c5a085933b5830bf67c40bBlock Operator
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