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 1695814 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1696174 epoch_slot_no: 11374 block_no: 1695734 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1251 time: 2018-10-21 12:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xef0a5ffa2f48833de87b4e5c54a299f11995357a4c62373d5ad4bd1cc4ac3cc7Block Operator
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