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 1690022 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1690376 epoch_slot_no: 5576 block_no: 1689942 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-10-20 04:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbb0926e0044efd7d934a677f1303c21f6a16f4fc554672a566fa8991049a25c6Block Operator
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