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 1704851 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1705221 epoch_slot_no: 20421 block_no: 1704771 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1383 time: 2018-10-23 15:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6b4f8cf89daccbeedfde37afae921950a56f2579f754456cbe1cc8a37f9f21aaBlock Operator
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