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 1681303 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1681655 epoch_slot_no: 18455 block_no: 1681224 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-10-18 04:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5e7dfb4e1c6b567878578a952751d56dd1d6c51f9e0aaf4da76d10f7efc138bfBlock Operator
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