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 1701702 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1702070 epoch_slot_no: 17270 block_no: 1701622 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2081 time: 2018-10-22 21:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1235b593623eb0efcb58c4cdf7063c1b4bfb794527b3f7e2eedd729e8bec568dBlock Operator
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