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 1701729 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1702097 epoch_slot_no: 17297 block_no: 1701649 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2288 time: 2018-10-22 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x80ab450e04a79ca7a043269b7c77eece97d97924253218fe98963ccbd05c4bb0Block Operator
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