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 1700375 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1700743 epoch_slot_no: 15943 block_no: 1700295 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1077 time: 2018-10-22 14:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe3178f7d0855580ffc2e462d135750311d71432539a3221d022819c8d2e04413Block Operator
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