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 1696612 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1696972 epoch_slot_no: 12172 block_no: 1696532 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1112 time: 2018-10-21 17:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbc11dced332bc3bbf0352017856cf90f4a671da105f2b2b8f0ee4e5dc26d9f58Block Operator
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