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 1701441 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1701809 epoch_slot_no: 17009 block_no: 1701361 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1204 time: 2018-10-22 20:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc9c1cc1ce96617b711f3f7d382b80e3983d6acd38f03ae372b9a04cb4045f9ecBlock Operator
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