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 1684307 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1684659 epoch_slot_no: 21459 block_no: 1684228 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1560 time: 2018-10-18 20:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x57fb84f95726fbd2410dfee85a115a95ccd9af623aacd5e9f1c23ae4e794dd87Block Operator
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