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 1698498 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1698858 epoch_slot_no: 14058 block_no: 1698418 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2074 time: 2018-10-22 03:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7bb3469daf1647dcd9d48741ecf7ab47b0f025e931f9bbb993ec75ea54b2b65fBlock Operator
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