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 1699579 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1699939 epoch_slot_no: 15139 block_no: 1699499 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1352 time: 2018-10-22 09:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2f7ead7d1c29aace43168260044a8aaa4f1ac0126e2e9588d4a5664a8030cacaBlock Operator
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