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 1702630 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1702998 epoch_slot_no: 18198 block_no: 1702550 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2112 time: 2018-10-23 02:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9fbd13681032d76fedd1839ec9d2711f9ffb0e45055110f5921dc2b919ad5fc1Block Operator
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