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 1701788 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1702156 epoch_slot_no: 17356 block_no: 1701708 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 993 time: 2018-10-22 22:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf36e08a4bc2f48d62abcb30e898eac424acf16b0bf97236be259551d6472dcfeBlock Operator
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