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 1687819 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1688173 epoch_slot_no: 3373 block_no: 1687739 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1386 time: 2018-10-19 16:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2cb97fa2035fa56ea100a4362e5f07f17e38c7623395d56708721586a1859025Block Operator
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