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 1681255 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1681607 epoch_slot_no: 18407 block_no: 1681176 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1020 time: 2018-10-18 04:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2345b2f69dbba6947c5e302281e44b934b2e383d6282af59f166b9d74a068e4cBlock Operator
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