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 1690380 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1690734 epoch_slot_no: 5934 block_no: 1690300 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1692 time: 2018-10-20 06:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xef1e98b8cbf6d21a2634ccad0d2939b36d5f2700a550048724f36817c0a8abbbBlock Operator
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