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 1686987 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1687338 epoch_slot_no: 2538 block_no: 1686907 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2832 time: 2018-10-19 11:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x40b58afe2e64658bd25fae49fc1fa2203f913fcce8c327495c1b9925450acb42Block Operator
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