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 1692700 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1693054 epoch_slot_no: 8254 block_no: 1692620 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2018-10-20 19:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5a97ce59fae7a2ab4df30f2d12a9ddc3ccb2c5634e06aa441e706fa17e49ded1Block Operator
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