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 1702831 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1703199 epoch_slot_no: 18399 block_no: 1702751 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1608 time: 2018-10-23 03:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5a6b9a77ab3cb778fbc0e83348dedcce7eec634801e85f5d70571e6946704f8fBlock Operator
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