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 1688603 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1688957 epoch_slot_no: 4157 block_no: 1688523 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1934 time: 2018-10-19 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0282d52a87d7d2325c9b8fb7c35acbccb9e0b2afb0f4de594c83c3f525b15757Block Operator
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