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 1699577 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1699937 epoch_slot_no: 15137 block_no: 1699497 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3862 time: 2018-10-22 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb24ae83f8176074431ac4c70608b7a151cd5da6287ff8c886508ecc5defda6d9Block Operator
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