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 1688654 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1689008 epoch_slot_no: 4208 block_no: 1688574 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1193 time: 2018-10-19 21:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf5de70f7650da8b0d62da45525ff036d2144131ab4faa714fb56e3ec93ae02c8Block Operator
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