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 1689380 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1689734 epoch_slot_no: 4934 block_no: 1689300 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-10-20 01:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4bc8da0dcea99527cd1eef809b0243d4a8a6649a37719721eb66f267f1a54d58Block Operator
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