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 1685726 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1686077 epoch_slot_no: 1277 block_no: 1685646 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3908 time: 2018-10-19 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5c45ac06da3d1da8d5d7e4621467f1fe59fed2c7608322a56cee3a902095aec8Block Operator
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