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 1684105 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1684457 epoch_slot_no: 21257 block_no: 1684026 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3364 time: 2018-10-18 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x891cc28f0f425b6630a6f641e9b2de6766f37f98782f25bd4fd14700e06c3565Block Operator
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