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 1697416 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1697776 epoch_slot_no: 12976 block_no: 1697336 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2018-10-21 21:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xab271cf05c879b3bdfa5f8081e534feb3b875a7cc653c956dbed1e12911d4070Block Operator
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