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 1685316 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1685667 epoch_slot_no: 867 block_no: 1685236 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1751 time: 2018-10-19 02:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x359f2db98d19a007da81da0eefd2d9f0062482f58731f46110156e135a732d06Block Operator
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