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 1695735 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1696095 epoch_slot_no: 11295 block_no: 1695655 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1805 time: 2018-10-21 12:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2b472c62b04227f8af52ad3083055cb76219f94f754d59dce8207e9aabb11a34Block Operator
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