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 1700515 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1700883 epoch_slot_no: 16083 block_no: 1700435 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1464 time: 2018-10-22 15:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x80b54e40f91d1c0511b40a080611d96472f6da8f743453df5d2512de56bb28f7Block Operator
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