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 1681074 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1681426 epoch_slot_no: 18226 block_no: 1680995 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1709 time: 2018-10-18 03:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0bfc6bd10ce1a97611209786a37fadca4fc1eb9f9bd3f120bbf5a6e9b444acbcBlock Operator
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