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 1700289 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1700657 epoch_slot_no: 15857 block_no: 1700209 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2786 time: 2018-10-22 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x59a9dadd99294265ce8c8ff2d356297eb87150340124535ce6fec792b6c49172Block Operator
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