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 1705795 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1706165 epoch_slot_no: 21365 block_no: 1705715 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1440 time: 2018-10-23 20:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x28711d24ca610595420aa2804aa150456e0b1b3bf84a990f0d0ac4dd5ed7baf9Block Operator
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