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 1687954 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1688308 epoch_slot_no: 3508 block_no: 1687874 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1119 time: 2018-10-19 17:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd16143a2790d842ad90d362f3f798f51344eaa9163b8acfbb0e78f51b9df0771Block Operator
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