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 1685059 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1685410 epoch_slot_no: 610 block_no: 1684979 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1747 time: 2018-10-19 01:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3014c71776b9568dc0fbb44959b385d91e48268ee4a7d865b88eecf32406b1d7Block Operator
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