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 1699691 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1700051 epoch_slot_no: 15251 block_no: 1699611 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-10-22 10:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x20e0871f27d11101a50c30ac989eddf8551be551aa715ef8a93676b33da72c94Block Operator
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