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 1691777 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1692131 epoch_slot_no: 7331 block_no: 1691697 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1432 time: 2018-10-20 14:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc233549fd136e50a336f3eef727c6eed6676e9a5ecea95c2a2839b9e38a08734Block Operator
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