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 1702572 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1702940 epoch_slot_no: 18140 block_no: 1702492 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1108 time: 2018-10-23 02:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc801a930000e48908f95f14982f67dd9fd3eb9306359033efd4b08799b0d171bBlock Operator
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