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 1685216 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1685567 epoch_slot_no: 767 block_no: 1685136 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1563 time: 2018-10-19 02:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3e91357f23529c601dbc96f7ffdc7ff8bb4f3c084ef7a21124beb96964a9acd9Block Operator
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