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 1700457 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1700825 epoch_slot_no: 16025 block_no: 1700377 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2018-10-22 14:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa2747c76941eae61610bd0036c03bc5e23431bfa786b8d23c34a7a162d7ea388Block Operator
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