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 1681693 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1682045 epoch_slot_no: 18845 block_no: 1681614 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-10-18 06:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4d0797fa8f89c1206725c4a4fc9b53e26ec2da2e048158993166a6534c7b7c4cBlock Operator
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