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 1701583 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1701951 epoch_slot_no: 17151 block_no: 1701503 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-10-22 21:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf3c3592640d6c0862a33ed170119dd1a9040e15b90f92e8231e7d7600f6c94c6Block Operator
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