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 1687780 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1688134 epoch_slot_no: 3334 block_no: 1687700 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1119 time: 2018-10-19 16:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x389aaf45a4b8d73e6755ba79dfce8ffcd81ab3737611934a9e62a8407b32a9abBlock Operator
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