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 1685920 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1686271 epoch_slot_no: 1471 block_no: 1685840 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 992 time: 2018-10-19 05:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x701f5d159265a4285c68034559b7c68744608334818971d8d27ce23136d1b511Block Operator
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