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 1689481 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1689835 epoch_slot_no: 5035 block_no: 1689401 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-10-20 01:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf4a9e67bca1f7e4c128ea81d61a5b055b118c02e4b628c0c9d70728c1d01f780Block Operator
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