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 1685062 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1685413 epoch_slot_no: 613 block_no: 1684982 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1197 time: 2018-10-19 01:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa43cd765ffd36655efb940c3e8f4217d6963262fe77430b39df6866b8c6b3dd7Block Operator
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