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 1682045 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1682397 epoch_slot_no: 19197 block_no: 1681966 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 997 time: 2018-10-18 08:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcb43cdb659adacba1141721d5db5dd6fb188763d60f9a78d298aaa2a02a2430fBlock Operator
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