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 1698366 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1698726 epoch_slot_no: 13926 block_no: 1698286 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1319 time: 2018-10-22 03:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf1d77d8e95817ac6a2e397c9a2008c7c3013b036becc5d2fdb00ea0b4ff1ae12Block Operator
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