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 1687826 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1688180 epoch_slot_no: 3380 block_no: 1687746 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2018-10-19 16:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x103c9206deab97253815247ae294e90b04ca55e46b076d8f49a56e2c01ea3efbBlock Operator
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