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 1700491 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1700859 epoch_slot_no: 16059 block_no: 1700411 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1705 time: 2018-10-22 14:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3d03961b531f8f525afc79b258bb641fc99f9a3f5f57d7a3834b6d7c70ed4761Block Operator
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