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 1696484 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1696844 epoch_slot_no: 12044 block_no: 1696404 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1276 time: 2018-10-21 16:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1f1b8561738a289c803d03e8f4d4b9fd4a1d754596a5416c788f6a276ee74250Block Operator
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