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 1692127 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1692481 epoch_slot_no: 7681 block_no: 1692047 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1163 time: 2018-10-20 16:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x104ecbd6dbf250959c049f990517a274cd25a3cb4b6c73f9d7da5cc213e6f885Block Operator
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