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 1683427 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1683779 epoch_slot_no: 20579 block_no: 1683348 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-10-18 16:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc6a65ce03d113cc8423681273c0910844acaf02beab88037ab36b96841a7ce28Block Operator
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