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 1690588 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1690942 epoch_slot_no: 6142 block_no: 1690508 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1241 time: 2018-10-20 07:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfd308de6a66c29f9b44a6e97cdb93647f273356df8c4e9b17c3990c5740040f4Block Operator
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