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 1700341 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1700709 epoch_slot_no: 15909 block_no: 1700261 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1159 time: 2018-10-22 14:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3f0ef1a7af2b1c3ad9feb0ed6cd63c9fc3a8a3a031ff0708b130a3574bfb1010Block Operator
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