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 1702589 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1702957 epoch_slot_no: 18157 block_no: 1702509 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-10-23 02:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa4c3dc7c6a3786b0007fbe84767bf2bd9da740a3bbf87de2c503d994e8f6ee0aBlock Operator
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