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 1697422 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1697782 epoch_slot_no: 12982 block_no: 1697342 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1077 time: 2018-10-21 21:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x934527361647adc8c3acb1d93612770db1e41560ec8850552d96482a2f10d883Block Operator
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