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 1696877 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1697237 epoch_slot_no: 12437 block_no: 1696797 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2018-10-21 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaa1a5ba4580b8417da7fdc2b02f1cfa226dfeceb4352ad00adb1ef5ab56d1a59Block Operator
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