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 1702810 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1703178 epoch_slot_no: 18378 block_no: 1702730 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4094 time: 2018-10-23 03:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x511516937a076f685969ef5c4313f56f402ffcfb0ec1868bec663dd83369f8d8Block Operator
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