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 1705626 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1705996 epoch_slot_no: 21196 block_no: 1705546 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1075 time: 2018-10-23 19:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x226bdddd985d912e59f3e49183267b6160ac9df7b26aeae44502c5bd564f3909Block Operator
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