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 1700087 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1700447 epoch_slot_no: 15647 block_no: 1700007 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2018-10-22 12:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xec1d537b83d142b54ac3b569f090e51546c26a7cd1e5b6aec5890e5c78d502d6Block Operator
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