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 1703027 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1703395 epoch_slot_no: 18595 block_no: 1702947 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1203 time: 2018-10-23 05:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x61c0fef87813897cda13757a9ae1d9e838aa3b44896a4c76a4acbdb2282dfd83Block Operator
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