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 1690405 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1690759 epoch_slot_no: 5959 block_no: 1690325 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-10-20 06:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x922829e2cf8c5ee572820ed1d03f6a1737faf4da18685e8204cc3d525a6e5c9aBlock Operator
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