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 1700291 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1700659 epoch_slot_no: 15859 block_no: 1700211 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1475 time: 2018-10-22 13:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x43abb39ea9243bad57871cb15bd51288f8dc9e9791e2b94324b783ab5c4670feBlock Operator
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