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 1685504 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1685855 epoch_slot_no: 1055 block_no: 1685424 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1517 time: 2018-10-19 03:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2d2b35e7b6d677632e2d08326679805b3e9c9deaf886ba135e5dca8541be0b4dBlock Operator
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