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 1684596 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1684947 epoch_slot_no: 147 block_no: 1684516 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1114 time: 2018-10-18 22:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xba983ebfa3c502e8df14c02261b83b0543c99bbe5b0a6371774b5d39d12f79e5Block Operator
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