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 1697956 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1698316 epoch_slot_no: 13516 block_no: 1697876 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1044 time: 2018-10-22 00:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd068a13b730951e1405e2eef7f39995d26b7c9eb9e7d578d9ce93615a05952a5Block Operator
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