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 1705707 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1706077 epoch_slot_no: 21277 block_no: 1705627 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1108 time: 2018-10-23 19:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb30a6da8101f7623b7aa3f7c8b20e81352cca3534036e989b42e7d6f6ef1a6e3Block Operator
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