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 1694744 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1695104 epoch_slot_no: 10304 block_no: 1694664 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1384 time: 2018-10-21 06:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x58a34ce4bdb8393e8782036f0e7175b6093499a39be9a304d1f38688c9df8598Block Operator
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