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 1697830 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1698190 epoch_slot_no: 13390 block_no: 1697750 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2018-10-22 00:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x80efb7ff04062b2b30ad7e556e21b16718567df9722b6cc07828bc2677af39a3Block Operator
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