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 1683897 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1684249 epoch_slot_no: 21049 block_no: 1683818 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1379 time: 2018-10-18 18:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0f31ae3ad79645ec7cc6cd07ebdfe7379e04d3b0f01318c57c179244dd1c64d5Block Operator
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