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 1701807 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1702175 epoch_slot_no: 17375 block_no: 1701727 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 989 time: 2018-10-22 22:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x556259ecac0119472ac3c96d680186c6dfbb0d5d72829617627f87673f881116Block Operator
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