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 1697175 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1697535 epoch_slot_no: 12735 block_no: 1697095 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-10-21 20:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1b472e1eb25198a7a5630fa5fb7b1078f5ecf2254ff9f7d06885994f30dc9ce1Block Operator
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