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 1687885 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1688239 epoch_slot_no: 3439 block_no: 1687805 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3820 time: 2018-10-19 16:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x57689d5634f56e4a132f37bcbbc699d3d4cad940cb677e42383c3337046f92b0Block Operator
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