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 1685861 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1686212 epoch_slot_no: 1412 block_no: 1685781 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2018-10-19 05:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x45c08c3088ae70c3bcb13bd15726293970f3c30d825550d901c20017d56d7cc5Block Operator
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