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 1699969 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1700329 epoch_slot_no: 15529 block_no: 1699889 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1426 time: 2018-10-22 12:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5214150a6e050e90dc12d7ac38f6535d325e09b4e9c04a0cfab729a54082d638Block Operator
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