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 1702840 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1703208 epoch_slot_no: 18408 block_no: 1702760 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1919 time: 2018-10-23 04:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb6ccb70dbe4fce338884b8adc543404a7d95b11304a28e01bf3e26b70cd2223eBlock Operator
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