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 1702693 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1703061 epoch_slot_no: 18261 block_no: 1702613 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 10074 time: 2018-10-23 03:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc07322014c95c1af5dc4959d1539222ba09fda268410e882d95985cdd9715e4fBlock Operator
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