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 1687794 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1688148 epoch_slot_no: 3348 block_no: 1687714 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1653 time: 2018-10-19 16:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x142f90e0d6a1d56a75f9ce30ecd93578323781fd00e5a19b232dd28124e30034Block Operator
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