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 1697419 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1697779 epoch_slot_no: 12979 block_no: 1697339 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1093 time: 2018-10-21 21:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc5cbe5e2a623279d96c3b28f2b451379396f4ade9f0b37e7a4b0b4a5b9e0a1daBlock Operator
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