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 1700886 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1701254 epoch_slot_no: 16454 block_no: 1700806 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1356 time: 2018-10-22 17:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x656d6bc6f5c41aa486631067ece187300841248f599d3a502ca924835e4a3b1dBlock Operator
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