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 1691063 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1691417 epoch_slot_no: 6617 block_no: 1690983 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-10-20 10:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x603fb4369a6c3cdab0a8737d044fee0bd618ddedf8a2fd8a49d0b4cf2fe7be67Block Operator
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