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 1690045 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1690399 epoch_slot_no: 5599 block_no: 1689965 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2397 time: 2018-10-20 04:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa560f761d69039b5a24a00ad607a13200b2c2152a1c2a4bcd761deaae9acd6f0Block Operator
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