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 1689427 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1689781 epoch_slot_no: 4981 block_no: 1689347 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1077 time: 2018-10-20 01:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xefe709ad3f08b3c3ee49b488bbbfe640f77257d63230bcd7a87369d04ba9234aBlock Operator
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