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 1689684 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1690038 epoch_slot_no: 5238 block_no: 1689604 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 50214 time: 2018-10-20 02:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3cb06341d14b3fea77fd5fb9f3b5361f0979ffad54234d4d003ee9e3e9375598Block Operator
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