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 1705591 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1705961 epoch_slot_no: 21161 block_no: 1705511 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1362 time: 2018-10-23 19:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa46411c9c28d5168a8db6aeb2701982ec5ba764ed3d382ff86074fae1d4e8a10Block Operator
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