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 1694097 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1694457 epoch_slot_no: 9657 block_no: 1694017 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1075 time: 2018-10-21 03:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x24374f9362abf74f0f7f01979fca1e114ce7fd5924be5a998f0a07c1de4871c4Block Operator
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