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 1700162 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1700522 epoch_slot_no: 15722 block_no: 1700082 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-10-22 13:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaa7b3a0ac60a14d0513f45078e8251037e280415c9bfe736f6762786af400718Block Operator
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