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 1694070 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1694430 epoch_slot_no: 9630 block_no: 1693990 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1391 time: 2018-10-21 03:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x59ab261d4e28deb1b3ff91cde098de7bbfc51bf8ff30e509c3a3a986ac22a3feBlock Operator
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