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 1695003 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1695363 epoch_slot_no: 10563 block_no: 1694923 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1174 time: 2018-10-21 08:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5fd70b1b1c2e54cde7fb470fb962b0774db757c005ac6e9033dd7462d5d942d9Block Operator
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