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 1698857 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1699217 epoch_slot_no: 14417 block_no: 1698777 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2881 time: 2018-10-22 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9127b0e5433cdbe7394f1f83fcd9950b23a3b0b47cd800f99ed086d45e7cead2Block Operator
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