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 1699937 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1700297 epoch_slot_no: 15497 block_no: 1699857 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2070 time: 2018-10-22 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x68fb1ace1cae880b88cf153513c3ba25ba5c05b2d93f736626c820c849c9cb9aBlock Operator
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