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 1690858 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1691212 epoch_slot_no: 6412 block_no: 1690778 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1356 time: 2018-10-20 09:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb5ab0859abbe3266de87c42d40a04e58dc9fcf2d56b4acd21d3b22cb27e29c96Block Operator
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