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 1681405 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1681757 epoch_slot_no: 18557 block_no: 1681326 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2105 time: 2018-10-18 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x84d6bcf2bdb665da9496d042f8548dd9157c5a1176bd68db5d47d7ca68e5c40eBlock Operator
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