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 1686836 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1687187 epoch_slot_no: 2387 block_no: 1686756 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1027 time: 2018-10-19 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3bb3373c1cb2a5ae7fc56601640993f96c6a6688a9397ae3bf7f49e1b5c0ccf8Block Operator
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