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 183698 Details
Epoch: 8 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 183720 epoch_slot_no: 10920 block_no: 183688 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2017-11-05 10:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3731d1ca52540ca65f1e2fc7aab85c7a126a7697cf7f1d9ad148ce9ac4c71f7Block Operator
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