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 1690432 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1690786 epoch_slot_no: 5986 block_no: 1690352 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1525 time: 2018-10-20 07:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x11a836200f34139b280432f5e698985771fa839bd1d62671bd07a44a3cd15ad4Block Operator
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