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 1687355 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1687709 epoch_slot_no: 2909 block_no: 1687275 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2018-10-19 13:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x48d709cfbe2723b6640b8863748e9d88e2831c03d21fa446e56274cb23e284dbBlock Operator
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