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 1705868 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1706238 epoch_slot_no: 21438 block_no: 1705788 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2112 time: 2018-10-23 20:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x411ab51360d24832b522dc1e1df67ea6ce4642605d1e0b5c9e1f8f16710cddebBlock Operator
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