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 1704293 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1704661 epoch_slot_no: 19861 block_no: 1704213 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2018-10-23 12:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x13a0caa7dd7d2bb99251072ff34d73960351c2d515a5c204299b2a18c23cb0a2Block Operator
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