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 1694441 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1694801 epoch_slot_no: 10001 block_no: 1694361 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1112 time: 2018-10-21 05:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4ab20b06bc7048c3011222e6c8f86c94bdb30826bda7183f539846f6ca6fda10Block Operator
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