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 1696158 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1696518 epoch_slot_no: 11718 block_no: 1696078 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3359 time: 2018-10-21 14:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x974a113819ae979cb4eec3f9e761317702e1d442353e7a9ba3175a3b8ffafaafBlock Operator
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