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 1688572 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1688926 epoch_slot_no: 4126 block_no: 1688492 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2018-10-19 20:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4f09ae3506344f20dcbfc3c2afe31e14e21f92a31875211a5c0664a34ad8cad0Block Operator
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