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 1690226 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1690580 epoch_slot_no: 5780 block_no: 1690146 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 989 time: 2018-10-20 05:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfa5ffbd9c658bbf4e0e0e88140963c3063290806b6241953df141a6abaa28b0aBlock Operator
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