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 1683545 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1683897 epoch_slot_no: 20697 block_no: 1683466 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-10-18 16:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xadf31540e9fd9354efab7c1acafc77a1b96900a0b7d375555b19108c38cc788eBlock Operator
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