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 1687354 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1687708 epoch_slot_no: 2908 block_no: 1687274 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1115 time: 2018-10-19 13:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x85bd0c4bfc06ca77e27f10c437643d326b7be9885f73a26df847af234405a340Block Operator
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