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 1699396 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1699756 epoch_slot_no: 14956 block_no: 1699316 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1077 time: 2018-10-22 08:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x51b1303bd0b93ee37342afe7d5daeed73ee4ea3de80486503d4a1de7a1792907Block Operator
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