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 1691883 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1692237 epoch_slot_no: 7437 block_no: 1691803 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1139 time: 2018-10-20 15:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe00c396197bfc3e865a36a05c2f79ca7404b1c7a6d14c3d16044bdd9f75dfb0eBlock Operator
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