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 1700265 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1700633 epoch_slot_no: 15833 block_no: 1700185 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1348 time: 2018-10-22 13:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x89c3f1ebd28a0d68707d93cd6d65a061314e078037e369c4dd72768295040cf9Block Operator
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