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 1687703 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1688057 epoch_slot_no: 3257 block_no: 1687623 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4232 time: 2018-10-19 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfaedd605e68a8447218d0cd29c978cecef106424851bf43e07fceaa1a37b5a38Block Operator
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