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 1703709 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1704077 epoch_slot_no: 19277 block_no: 1703629 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3731 time: 2018-10-23 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x91a5dd4083ed976dc8535f72cda1a311fff99db4de921fc7f38e12ba9ad40f60Block Operator
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