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 1705661 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1706031 epoch_slot_no: 21231 block_no: 1705581 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1247 time: 2018-10-23 19:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd5134e62676aed36761adc27ad2dab5414ecf02170d8e4a16049b6ee38b14f70Block Operator
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