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 1702287 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1702655 epoch_slot_no: 17855 block_no: 1702207 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1379 time: 2018-10-23 00:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd36db2d77ded434618f824b46f52b023daeace0d019c687c9b552b0eb27c6d6aBlock Operator
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