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 1705688 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1706058 epoch_slot_no: 21258 block_no: 1705608 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4272 time: 2018-10-23 19:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2fe9fb25275e7041e13c1ee47ad5d58c150b6072e6cbf01e9f940a1dd22c26ffBlock Operator
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